Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. It’s what determines your chances of success or failure. Use the Internet to spread your message. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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Advocacy Campaign Tips Storytelling 130

Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

That means that you must work to make relevant content marketing more readily accessible to your constituents. . Make your content something with which they’ll want to engage. It’s right in front of you: Engaging, interesting content springs from your mission. Clarify your brand and tie it to today’s zeitgeist. .

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Content Marketing Strategy Fundraising 126

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. 1) Always showcase your impact.

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Social Media Story Money Raise 238

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Volunteers add immense value to nonprofits. They can serve as recruiters of future supporters and raise awareness for your organization. And it’s no small thing that 85% of all charitable nonprofits have no paid staff and are run exclusively by volunteers. Read below for some pointers: 1.

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Volunteer Social Media Storytelling Causes 98

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Your grantees are doing incredible boots-on-the-ground work every day. You’ve done your due diligence and you know they are making a real difference. So how do you make sure your grantee’s work stands above the rest? Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided.

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Storytelling Impact Help Demonstration 60

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. Through split testing, you can learn what types of subject lines appeal to your donors and get them to open your email and respond. The year is coming to a close, and it feels like time has flown by!

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Fundraising Storytelling Grant Money 59

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Almost all media now feature feel-good stories about people and organizations that do good. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. That’s like waiting for lightning to strike to power your lights. A local TV story could lead to its affiliate network’s interest.

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Press Story Local Blogger 68

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you work for a nonprofit organization, you’ve likely heard that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year. In 2020, nonprofits raised $2.47 This is a huge opportunity to raise money and invite people to get more involved in your mission. Managing Your Donors. billion—just in the United States!

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Boosting your nonprofit’s recurring donor acquisition can help establish a consistent stream of revenue, improve cash flow, and provide much needed support during fallow periods. Donor Acquisition Strategies to Boost Your Recurring Giving Program. Amplify Your CTA With a Sense of Urgency.

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Donor Sudan Storytelling Template 105

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. What are nonprofit explainer videos? Get to know your audience.

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Video Support Tips Audio 106

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . After all, an average customer retention rate for for-profit businesses range from 54% to 84% , which is well above the nonprofit average of 43%. .

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Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

These fundraising efforts with your donors are key for your non-profit goals. Sometimes it can feel really discouraging to feel like you're not really getting the results that you want from your writing. Sometimes it can feel really discouraging to feel like you're not really getting the results that you want from your writing.

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Fundraising Advice Conversation Profit 67

Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

To make fundraising a little easier for nonprofits, we put together this list of nonprofit fundraising best practices. Each of the items below is a best practice your nonprofit can use to raise crucial funds for your mission. Instead, make your fundraising goals a reality by using a strategic fundraising plan.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What role do recurring donations play in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy ? Don’t get us wrong: One-time donations and major gifts should both play big roles in your organization’s fundraising. Don’t get us wrong: One-time donations and major gifts should both play big roles in your organization’s fundraising.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Social media is an incredibly powerful storytelling tool for your nonprofit. According to our report, Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one driver of charitable gifts in 2020—ahead of email and direct mail appeals! The good news? We’re here to help!

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Social Media Tools Media Create 89

Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Since its inception in 2014, Murad has acted as Creative Director and Chief Technologist to help nonprofits spread their vision online through engaging design, intuitive software, and strategic communication. On top of that, your website looks like it can belong to any organization and they’re not sure whether it is trustworthy.

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Websites Donor Strategy Demonstration 52

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. We’re not in unprecedented times,” said Shannon McCracken, CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance. Email marketing.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. We’re not in unprecedented times,” said Shannon McCracken, CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance. Email marketing.

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email Communication Effective Fundraising 67

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. However, with the rise of online fundraising technology and virtual events, nonprofits are moving away from the traditional strategy of hosting just one larger event each year. A conversion-optimized donation page. A compelling “why.”.

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Websites Donation Images Mobile 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The experience has made me acutely aware that access to information about trends in nonprofit technology, online fundraising, and social media often does not reach small NGOs – especially those in rural areas. It’s not for lack of desire or technical capability, but simply due to a block in information flow.

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Practice Develop NGO Online 277

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. They voraciously consume nonprofit technology blogs and study the mobile and social media campaigns of other nonprofits for inspiration.

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Skills Management Media Social Media 279

Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event. Experience Our Nonprofit Event On-Demand.

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Virtual Professional Marketing Fundraising 105

Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.

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Volunteer Program Fundraising Training 52

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. As we head into #GivingTuesday and year-end, we want to share these tips and tricks to make this your most profitable Q4 ever! Our fundraising timeline will help you stay focused on your goals and objectives.

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Resource Fundraising Template Mail 89

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we reach the end of the year, it’s time to start thinking about your final fundraising push! One of the simplest and best ways to get your donors engaged with giving in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is to send an end-of-year giving letter out to your donors. Focus on your donors. Remember your audience.

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Giving Gift Mail Donation 52

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For associations and other organizations with memberships, your members are the life force of your work. Attracting members—especially engaged ones who plan to be active long term—with a membership drive is crucial for your organization’s continued growth and success. What are your objectives for the membership drive?

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Benefit Track Associations Marketing 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Small (and medium-sized) nonprofits have a different experience on social media than large nonprofits. Small nonprofits have to work harder at growing their following and most often the work of social media management is added to an already full job description. Not even large, well-funded nonprofits are doing all ten.

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Social Media Media Social St. Louis 100

CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

You’re finally done with your year-end giving analysis and follow up. It’s possible you’re even gearing up to close out your fiscal year before June 30th rolls around. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers. Purpose gives your donors a reason to give.

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Relationship Ideas Donor Fundraising 79

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

For more than a decade the blogosphere has touted the power and promise of social media (this blog included) , but there is also a downside to using social media for your nonprofit. Nonprofits have spent years promoting Facebook and get rewarded with a 2% organic reach. ” for nearly a decade. Our reward?

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Social Media Media Social ROI 100

Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Dunham and Company released an Online Fundraising Scorecard that looked at 151 nonprofits online fundraising activities. The report either gave a big "F" or a mediocre rating to most of the nonprofits in the report. Out of 151 nonprofits, only 24 of them scored 76% or above. Tell people what you want them to do quickly.

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Studies Online Fundraising Nonprofit 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

Five Best Practices in Nonprofit Crowdfunding by Robert Wu. At CauseVox , We’ve helped thousands of people and nonprofits all over the world crowdfund for nonprofits and social good projects. At CauseVox , We’ve helped thousands of people and nonprofits all over the world crowdfund for nonprofits and social good projects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth 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. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Many nonprofits were compelled to become experts on virtual events and online fundraising overnight, and many found themselves pleasantly surprised when their virtual fundraisers helped them raise more than in-person events. In contrast, you can also use this information to make sure you have to right items for your audience.

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Education Virtual Fundraising Guide 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 5, 2013

What most people do not realize is that nonprofit organizations experience similar complications and obstacles that a businesses face. Whether it is a small group or a large nonprofit corporation, the struggle to get the marketing message out there for the public to respond to is a battle that is fought every step of the way.

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Marketing Tools Effective Communication 93

Achieve

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Or that the outdated hodgepodge of marketing tactics promoted by fundraising blogs, websites, and experts often isn’t relevant to your fundraising strategy – and might actually be killing your fundraising results? In general, donors care more about the cause or issue you represent than your organization.

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Giving Advice Sound Newsletter 52