Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. It’s a good practice to occasionally tag important partners and sponsors in image tweets, but doing so often will only annoy them.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 17, 2022

While it can be confusing and hard to understand, ensuring you know how to optimize content for search will set you up for success. This means including clear content on your site and helpful resources like blogs, case studies, and whitepapers to inform your supporters. Make sure your content is both clear and relevant.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

Additionally, since these personas are created based on information about your real constituents, you already know things about them – like what they read, where they work, what they like to learn about from your organization and what kinds of communications work best for them. Push your organization to start telling new stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The first thing that you’ll need to do is start creating content that will attract your target audience. Once you know what platforms you’re using, do more research to find what kind of content tends to be the most popular. Many social media platforms get inundated with content regularly. 3) Learn how to use hashtags.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In this two-part course you’ll learn how to use a simple storytelling framework and decision science to enhance the clarity of your organization’s digital communications.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Maybe you’re putting together your email calendar for December, planning out social media content, or even sprucing up your website to improve conversions. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 29, 2014

Social media is a staple of any nonprofit’s content marketing efforts. It’s the easiest way for nonprofits to connect with, and communicate its message to a wide array of demographics instantly. Here are more nonprofit social media marketing statistics: Image courtesy of Vertical Response.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It’s Time to Kick It Up a Notch The good news is that you only need three things to successfully identify, engage, and convert those elusive brand-new donors, and I’ll bet you already have them on hand: data, content, and technology. You have high-performing content that many potential donors haven’t seen. You have heaps of data.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

W ith access to user-friendly reports , dashboards, and member – driven communications, you can transform your annual reporting process, making it member-centric. Leverage Nimble Create to create branded, personalized member content to enhance your annual reporting process. Here’s how to get started. The state of membership.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience. Photo credit: mixetto via Getty Images The post Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships appeared first on Candid Blog.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Capitalizing on Social Media Social media platforms have fundamentally altered how we connect and communicate. Harness the power of storytelling through images, videos, and updates. Encourage supporters to share your content or create their own, amplifying your message through their networks.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

There are more places than ever to get free images that are entirely OK for you to use for your communications. Here are 10 sources for images you can freely use on your website or other communications channels. Where to Find Free Images. Google Advanced Image Search lets you filter your search by usage rights.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Oh stock images. Here are a few key considerations to help you choose fantastic images for your site. Are You Treating Your Images as Content? Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration. Is the Image Relevant? Will Your Audience Relate to the Image?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here are simple ways to use storytelling that will stick with your constituents and prompt them to support your cause. Even though we’re not all gifted storytellers, artificial intelligence can make us look like we are. Use the AI tools in your fundraising platform to tell a more compelling story in your donor communications.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website? With the rise of visual social media (like Pinterest and Instagram), a clear trend in digital communications is more images and fewer words — even if you are communicating through your website or an email newsletter.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

For example, our preference for video content rings true. Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Has a shorter attention span, which requires content that is skimmable. Prioritize shareable content. Experiment with creating more engaging emails.

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2021

The same content goals exist for nonprofits! Fundraising asks should be part of your overall social media content strategy. Using social media to make fundraising asks and drive people to your donation form is an important part of your nonprofit’s content mix. Communicate with your donors for more than just fundraising asks.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

It also has universal name recognition, and any business (your nonprofit included) should have a Facebook page — if not for the many networking, informational, and communication benefits, then at least to show that your organization has legitimacy. Keep in mind good storytelling techniques. billion active users.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

With less than a month to go before this year's #GivingTuesday on December 2, it's time to start nailing down your communications for your fundraising campaign. GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity to use storytelling to draw in new and existing donors and supporters of your cause, on December 2 and beyond. spanhidden.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Finally, learning how to convert quotes and stats into images or embedding them on photos will make your NGO even more successful on social media.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It detailed the specific initiatives my contribution would support, ranging from content creation and updates to technological advancements that enhance user experience. This transparent communication instilled a sense of trust and confidence in the organization, reinforcing my belief in the value of my donation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. Building an online community allows your organization to engage with your supporters on a personal level. Fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Storytelling is important in the social good community. Visual images help donors visualize and understand what the organizations they support are doing, and how their contributions make a difference. Today’s guest joined the podcast to talk about how organizations can better incorporate visual elements into their storytelling.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Campaign. kicked off with a special edition of Nonprofits Live on the topic of collaborative storytelling. Collaborative storytelling refers to working with a team, sometimes distributed, to produce video. One valuable trait your collaborators should have is good communications skills.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

Table of Contents The Impact of Nonprofit Marketing Types of Nonprofit Marketing Nonprofit Digital Marketing Breakdown What Challenges Do Nonprofit Marketers Face? Direct Marketing Direct marketing involves direct communication with potential supporters either offline or online.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Many organizations had to start over and reconfigure their entire approach, as well as rely heavily on their websites as a primary communication tool. Personalize your content. Start by understanding your audiences and tailoring content and outreach to their needs. Just because content is old doesn’t mean that it’s irrelevant.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Communications & Marketing. Giving Tuesday Communications & Marketing. You can’t have a successful campaign without communicating with your audience. As you prepare your marketing plan, you’ll need a variety of assets like graphics, images, banners, and messaging. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Additionally, write search engine optimized blog content to drive traffic to your site. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins. It’s likely time to add storytelling to the task list.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We are especially today talking about design and visionary imagery and what it is actually like when people authentically communicate. At first glance I noticed the words and what they were signaling [image] which is a fearful discourse, and it immediately raised concern in me from a framing and messaging perspective. Of course, right?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ positions on offshore drilling.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. You can leverage social media platforms by sharing engaging content, impact stories and calls to action.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Many participants were interested in using facebook as a communication platform for local campaigning and I created a session all about it. But blogs can help your organization in a few key ways: Central Communication Hub. Create Community Dialogue. Multimedia Storytelling. And here’s how to start!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2016

The challenge is that Millennials behave differently than the generation of supporters before them, and technology has hugely influenced their communication styles and preferences. One way to show Millennials how their support is making a difference is by cultivating relationships through communications, and specifically by telling stories.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

Since then, thousands of volunteers have transcribed hundreds of thousands of image files of the more than 1.7 Overall, this work has helped to empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience, and amplify their impact.

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