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JULY 24, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a widely used term in the not for profit world. On the other hand, nonprofits produce and use content all the time in order to connect with their supporters! Blackbaud Partners with The Content Marketing Institute (CMI). Why do we Need Nonprofit Content Marketing Research? What gives?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Any other ideas to fill the social media content queue with? Questions What does X mean to you? (ex. What does security mean to you?) Which of our events is your favorite? Why are you a volunteer with us? Will you be at X? What can we help you with? Add them in the comments section for all the socla media world to benefit from.

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DECEMBER 28, 2017

There’s ever-changing algorithms and new features on every platforms (check our never ending Facebook Updates and Instagram Updates posts), you also have to keep up with new best practices, buzzwords, and cutting-edge strategies provided by an endless number of blogs. That’s a lot, especially creating and Read more.

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AUGUST 19, 2016

Unless you’ve been living under a rock with no Internet, you realize that the amount of video content on social media has skyrocketed over the past few years. Here are just a few stats about video content : 1/3 of all online activity is spent watching videos. But why is video content so compelling? We are now all filmmakers.

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JULY 10, 2014

In the Nonprofit Content Marketing Benchmarks, Tools and Trends Report of 2014, nonprofit marketing and communications professionals who rank themselves as “Most Effective” at content marketing have a written content strategy. Constituent Relationship Management tools), and you have the makings of a good content strategy.

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AUGUST 25, 2013

And content is king. And speaking of content…. Here’s some of this week’s best content for the nonprofit industry. creating content. Writer or not, the success of your organization depends on the creation of content that captivates and motivates supporters. You can do it.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

To stay up to date with current trends and best practices, my team and I read various industry blogs and websites about both User Experience and Nonprofit Marketing. Content Strategy has been all the rage recently in the UX world and I was excited to see this topic make its way into the nonprofit space. Sound familiar?

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MARCH 24, 2015

For many nonprofits, writing new online content can be a huge burden. With User-Generated Content, you can actually rely on your constituents for some of that writing. The most simple and ubiquitous form of User-Generated Content is a Comments space. Nonprofit Marketing #nptech Content marketing Online Fundraising websites'

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JULY 15, 2015

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a surge in content marketing in the nonprofit world. Organizations are producing and using more content content than ever to connect with and engage supporters! But what makes for a successful content marketing plan? Why do we Need Nonprofit Content Marketing Research?

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JUNE 27, 2014

The post on the Veritus Group blog urges nonprofit managers and leaders to Stop the Pettiness and Do the Work! If so, you’ve likely noticed the ever-growing need for visual content. But you’re not an artist, so how are you supposed to create exceptional looking content? It’s here!

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DECEMBER 29, 2011

Well, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…our choice for the best Connection Cafe blog posts of 2011. 50 Social Media Content Ideas – keep your nonprofit’s social media presence alive and healthy all year long. Author: Sara Spivey. Happy New Year from all of us at Convio!!

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

It’s not a blog or an article- it’s better. As part of Miratel’s Social Media series for nonprofit fundraising, Desi Cabrera offers 5 Tips to Overcome Writers Block for Stronger Nonprofit Blogging. With the case for content becoming more pertinent, having ways to combat creative roadblocks is crucial.

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JULY 10, 2014

In the Nonprofit Content Marketing Benchmarks, Tools and Trends Report of 2014, nonprofit marketing and communications professionals who rank themselves as “Most Effective” at content marketing have a written content strategy. Constituent Relationship Management tools), and you have the makings of a good content strategy.

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AUGUST 14, 2015

While nonprofit blogs have been ranked before , my rankings are based off my own personal research and opinions. I chose the blogs that published consistently and those that I felt offered unique perspective with every post. 8: Nonprofit Marketing Blog. Her content always promises to be concise and to the point. #6:

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

This is just another example of the power of user generated content (UGC) and it can be very valuable for corporations and nonprofits alike. Beth’s Blog: WeAreMedia: Nonprofit Examples of Stakeholder Generated Content, Some Great Tips, and More [link].

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JANUARY 29, 2018

Public content from businesses, brands and media has “crowded out the personal moments that lead us to connect more with each other.” How will the News Feed rank public content? But now Facebook is putting an end to almost all organic public content that doesn’t “encourage meaningful interactions between people.”.

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JULY 5, 2017

They seek advice from experts who tell them that they need to “engage” more, or have more “engaging” content, or build more “engagement” strategies. Your first goal should be to hold the attention of the user by attracting them with high-quality content and stories bring value to your audience.

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APRIL 27, 2009

Google shared these pearls of wisdom to the crowd for best practices when using the free blogging service: Custom domains are preferable to FTP so use the URL of your choice. Syndicate your content using Feedburner. Ability to post from iGoogle or any other gadget container. Scheduling posts to be published at a future date.

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

The goal of this test is to understand if people prefer to have separate places for personal and public content. For a primer on Facebook’s newsfeed, watch this video: The fact is, people will always take precedent over Pages and organic, unpaid content. It’s a platform built for people to connect with people. to their friends.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

Your blog, if you have one. Your homepage, “about us” page, your newsfeed or blog, and your donation page are the bare essentials. . Whenever you log in to your organization’s content management system, or CMS, to make updates or post new blog articles, you’re interacting with the backend. . Your donation page and tools.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

It’s during week’s like this and days like those that I’m even more appreciative of the content created to help me do my job better- to keep me creative- to keep me on my toes. I hope this week’s nonprofit highlights do the same for you: Some make content creation look easy, but it’s not. Start writing.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

First, npENGAGE is home to nine blogs , each customized to a different need of the nonprofit sector. As a reader, you’ll have the flexibility to consume information across the whole spectrum or to just subscribe to the individual blog that speaks to your needs and interests. npENGAGE’s blogs are. Event Fundraising.

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JUNE 22, 2017

I hope these resources fill you with inspiration and gusto to go out and create your own amazing content! Gail Perry’s insightful blog post and scorecard will give you a realistic measurement into the organization and productivity of your programs. . Fundraising scorecard : How well is your fundraising program performing?

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MAY 2, 2019

Start blogging . Check if your favorite social good blogs accept external submissions. For greater chance of a successful pitch, think about what topics or points of view you haven’t seen published recently on those blogs and explain how you could approach that topic in a way that would benefit readers.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: The Nonprofit Blog Carnival got dressed up this year, major donor style. In Claire Axelrad’s edition, Halloween Nonprofit Blog Carnival- Major Gifts Tricks and Treats , nonprofits are given advice galore on building relationships with major givers. But it doesn’t have to be.

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

Hone in on the ones where your supporters are and where they are most likely to engage with your content. Think about the type of content you have to share and which social channels are most appropriate for that type of content. WordPress, Tumblr, and Medium are for blogging and publishing networks.

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

On Hubspot’s blog they list the 10 Nonprofits That are Totally Nailing Pinterest Marketing to inspire your organization to leverage the photo-sharing site to grow support. It’s crucial to content creation. Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: Pinterest. It’s hot. People give to people.

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MAY 18, 2016

Design and Messaging: Images and Content Need to Align. See how Heifer International combines a stunning visual, a concise message and a clear call to action right in the banner area for maximum impact: Continue this approach of offering a meaningful way forward with each major piece of content on your website.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Day 3: Create Spreadable Content. Developing sharable content is a great way to get your donors to collaborate. Below are some examples of content that your supporters can easily share. Below are some examples of content that your supporters can easily share. Links to your story via your website (videos, blogs, etc.).

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MARCH 2, 2014

Frank Barry’s 3 Ways Content Marketing Can Improve Donor Retention Rates offers guidance on building a strategy your supporters will appreciate. Joanne Fritz says that if you’re not already competing in the content marketing game, you’re likely falling behind. Her post Got a Blog?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Feature Online-Only Content. Collect Content for Later. Homecoming content can be used long after the event. If you approach the event with an editorial calendar in mind, homecoming can generate fodder for blog posts, special email blasts, collages, and extra social media posts for the coming months. After: Follow Up.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

After all, you don’t want to just share numbers and small bits of boring facts—you want to use this information to create content and messages that inspire. Simply take the data you’ve gathered about your volunteers and think about all the content you could make to encourage more volunteers to sign up. You may be thinking, “Great!

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

After you’ve identified influencers, take the time to read their blog, posts, or what they’re sharing and really think about whether your cause or campaign is a good match. Using YouTube: Bridgett Colling, Director of Content Strategy, See3. You never want to be late — especially when you post content on Facebook.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Develop Persona-Driven Content. Personas lead naturally into content. If you have three persona-based segments, then you know you need at least three slightly different versions of content. Different donors, different interests, different content. 4 steps to make marketing automation work for your nonprofit.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

A colleague recently shared this blog post from MailChimp with me that showed some amazing posters they designed to show off their personas. These personas will be your friends as you write and revise content, plan your email campaigns and optimize your website. Printing them out and laminating them is a good start.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

On the Future Fundraising Now blog, Jeff Brooks says your Results may climb when you make it rhyme. Joleen Ong of NTEN guest writes on the Getting Attention blog to specify the 3 Barriers to Integrated Marketing Succes s. Want a fundraising message that sticks? see what I did there.). Bottom line? Keep the user experience in mind.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Encourage empathy for constituents when making design and/or content decisions for your website. A colleague recently shared this blog post from MailChimp with me that showed some amazing posters they designed to show off their personas. Next month, we’ll move on from User Research into Content Strategy. Content Strategy.

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