NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sponsored by Give Lively Increasingly, donors are turning to social media to find causes to support. Set Up a “Donate” Button on Facebook When one of Facebook’s billions of users searches for your nonprofit, you want to provide the easiest possible path for them to contribute to your cause. A menu will appear.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

from our friends at Community Boost Consulting The work you do is important and it’s imperative that people know about it. In this article, we’ve rounded up some ways to make the most out of your organization’s resources with these no-cost opportunities. For free and budget-friendly events, consider hosting virtually.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Most people already know that corporations give grants. Cause-related marketing is a mutually beneficial collaboration designed to promote the corporation’s sales and the nonprofit’s cause. . Organizations or causes that their employees support. Sometimes companies base their giving on a CEO's favorite cause. .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Do you have the time or resources to find out what people are saying? It doesn’t make sense to have one staff member scour the internet every day for new articles and events. Once you set one up, Google will send you an email summary of recent articles and other Internet activity that mention that keyword. The best part?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This is a guest article written by Utopia Experience. When people hear the word “social sustainability,” they’re likely to think of coordinated efforts to protect the environment. How to Remain visible in a Sea of Noble Causes. Remain economically viable in a sea of noble causes? Can you stand out from the crowd?

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Achieve

AUGUST 28, 2016

If you’ve followed me on this blog or through my series of articles here, you’re familiar with my take on the need to move potential supporters from mere interest to deep engagement with your cause over time. If you’re a nonprofit executive, what can you do to get the public involved in your issue or cause?

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Media Cause

MARCH 18, 2022

Although endometriosis impacts an estimated 190 million people around the world ( World Health Organization ), misconceptions about the disease and a wide array of symptoms across patient populations exacerbate needless suffering. . BBC Article “ Endometriosis: Thousands share devastating impact of condition ”.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content. This way, visitors who might land on a blog article or your donation form can easily find their way to another relevant page or resource that they’re searching for. Let’s begin.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2021

Listen in to hear Mary Aquino and Melissa Rancour from Blackbaud University talk about how to identify potential causes of budget changes, understanding the legal process for budget shifts, and anticipating and handling fundraising impacts. Causes of budget variance. Article: Budget Changes?

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Elevation

JUNE 9, 2023

In our modern era, nonprofits need to effectively leverage digital tools to forge powerful connections with their audience, raise awareness for their cause, and create meaningful impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Often, the cause for diminished involvement is that the volunteer experience isn’t quite what they expected. They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. Once a volunteer disengages, they rarely come back.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

People are talking about artificial intelligence—AI is everywhere. Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site! On social media and the news.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This giveaway could be as simple as a special report or article delivered via e-mail, or as tangible as an invitation to your annual cultivation event or a free bumpers sticker highlighting your cause. Inviting people to non-ask events ? Ask for (Just a Little) Action. What are you doing with your current e-mail contact list?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. This can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring people to get involved with the nonprofit’s mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Include a link in your tweets as often as possible.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

UK-based breast cancer awareness charities, have consistently used innovative marketing techniques to educate and empower people about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Shoppers could participate in raising awareness without any extra effort or cost, making it an easy and impactful way to support a crucial cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) increases your organization’s visibility in organic (not paid) search results, making your organization easier to find and driving people to your website. The way to get a higher ranking is to use the right keywords… not words your organization uses but words people use in searches. Do the research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Breigha Adeyemo’s recent article, I’m a Black woman and the metaverse scares me – here’s how to make the next iteration of the internet inclusive , explains: Ensuring that the metaverse is inclusive and works for everyone will require that people from marginalized communities take the lead in shaping it.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. Nonprofits, rooted in causes and missions that resonate with these values, are uniquely positioned to communicate with voters.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Nonprofit calls to action are what drive people to take the next step. In this article, we’ll focus specifically on the calls to action you need for your nonprofit website. Don’t just ask people to donate; tell them exactly what materials you need and how their donation will make an impact.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Comment on a news cycle story that relates to your non-profits work A great way to connect with your organization’s community is to comment on any ongoing issue or news that might be happening at a current time and that might be related to your organization’s cause. This is great social proof that reinforces peoples’ decisions to donate.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The importance of volunteers Volunteers are special people. In this article, we’ll show you examples of how to demonstrate your appreciation and best practices to maintain a consistent volunteer appreciation program. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause! Say “Thank you!”

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In this article, we share insights from contributor Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday, who analyzed what the charitable event space will need to thrive through the prospect of a global recession. In fact, this more diverse behavior is much more in keeping with how most people give all year. Generosity Is Abundant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. I think too many times people are raising money without a specific objective in mind.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

In setting your nonprofit's goals, think about what kind of relationship you want to have with the people who connect to your page. Share links to breaking news (ideally with your take on it), articles highlighting your nonprofit, or media about your cause. Celebrate your milestones. How to Grow Your Audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Same thing on Facebook — their most recent post was about a partnership with Energizer and people were just going wild on Energizer, because they just happened to be the most recent update on Komen’s page. I had planned for that edition to be a longer article on using photography, but I cut that back and led with Komen.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As the intimidation factor ratchets up, you stop talking to your donors like human beings; instead, you end up addressing them like they’re a mass of nameless, faceless people. But remember: You’re a person talking to other people. And not just any people! People love to talk about themselves.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 15, 2024

This post was originally published by the good people over at Eventbrite. You can check out the original article here. How much should you charge an event sponsor for a logo placement? What about a mention on social media or a speaking opportunity? Are you charging too much? Or too little? Deciding how much to […]

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make their donation and why they donated to that specific cause. Our hope is that this series will provide you with an even better understanding of the people who can help you move your mission forward. The Cause : Doctors Without Borders (healthcare, international aid ).

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The strategies in this article will help you. Or do you thank them for being kind people who generously gave to your cause? When you intentionally build relationships with people—not just with potential sources of revenue—you’ll create a better experience for your donors.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Rewriting your mission statement to more accurately represent your work can help you build deeper and lasting connections with supporters because they can see the explicit impact you have on your cause. You are also more likely to attract dedicated donors to your cause because they know immediately where you focus your work.

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NTEN

MAY 16, 2011

Flickr: qthomasbower You may have noticed the recent articles on our blog about data. It's this month's topic here at NTEN (and you should subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter to receive the compiled "best of" version of these articles later this week). And it has the potential to change the way people think about your cause.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re looking to acquire new donors , want to spread the word about your programs, need to recruit volunteers, or are looking to expand your reach, Google Ad Grants can get your nonprofit in front of more people. Google Ad Grants is a program aimed at helping nonprofits share their causes with the world. But how do they work?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, I’ve always been an optimist—believing people are more interested in the solution and the progress forward, than alarm and complaint. Yes, we’re in deep sh*t on many levels.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2021

People make judgments about others in a matter of seconds. When we meet new people, we tend to instantly place them into categories based on what we hear and see in those first seconds. This cause is important to both of you, so make them feel like collaborators. Let your audience feel smart!

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