NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Tens of thousands of people participated in over 670 events in 40 states. The green jobs day of action was large, strong, and helped set the tone nationally on a key topic in an upcoming election. Online networks were used to help organize the national day of action but the action was not about "likes" or fans or messages.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

For example, offer a free branded t-shirt to volunteers who bring a friend to a volunteer opportunity, or to donors who invite a loved one to a fundraising event. Invite prospective donors to getting-to-know-you events. These events can be tours of your facilities, panels with guest speakers, or informal meet-and-greets.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2022

Believe it or not, your organization already has access to potential influencers who can help support your mission and further your cause. Let’s explore how to discover these influencers already in your Rolodex, then dive into how they can help support your nonprofit. Don’t make this mistake! Discover the Influencers in Your Industry.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

AUGUST 28, 2018

Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time. By being well-organized in advance and assembling a well-connected host committee, you can meet your fundraising goals and make your attendees eager to return to next year’s event. Track your RSVPs.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

For example, The Ride For Roswell event has seen an increase from $330,000 to $2.8 million raised annually since 2004 by helping participants become fundraisers. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Encourage them to use their social network. Let them know you’re there to help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Keep Help Alive!

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

SMS is one of the best ways to keep in contact with volunteers of all ages, because it will reach them no matter where they are and no matter what they are doing at the time! email, phone, and social), and identify your nonprofit’s top volunteers. Check-In at Events. Share Multimedia. Why not show them!?

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

What sort of marketing are you doing currently (event, social, etc.)? . Whether that be a presence at community events, word of mouth from your current supporters and advocates, or being searchable on Google, it’s important to make your mission easy to find and therefore easy to support. . Awareness . Acquisition.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. Although these statistics reinforce nonprofit's acceptance of social media, the numbers do not show whether organizations have adopted internal or external tools. .

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 8, 2017

Still others allow back and forth dialogues between your site’s users and frequent visitors and those who follow you on various social networking sites. But before you run out and grab a social media plugin, first check out BuddyPress, a sister program to WordPress.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Organizations that moved to online and text campaigns via social networks seemed to fare especially well. Facebook remained the most important social media platform for nonprofit causes. Segment your contacts according to whether they are recurring donors. Host online fundraising events. Make donating effortless.

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Fundraising Statistics Paypal Retention 69

Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of easy-to-use fundraising apps already out there to help you reach your goals and engage your donors. This platform offers FREE donation buttons, event ticketing, fundraising pages, text-to-give and peer-to-peer fundraising solutions for progressive nonprofits. Hosting an event and know you’ll be running around all day?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

If you participated in GivingTuesday last year, analyze the data you gathered to help you plan for this year. Because a lot of GivingTuesday promotion takes place on social media, consider using different platforms’ paid ads options to boost your campaign before the day arrives.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. Not only is an online event conducted virtually, so is all the planning that goes into it.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Next Steps for After the Event. Whether it was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge years ago, or Facebook Challenges as we’ll discuss in this guide, your peer nonprofits are the best resources to continue driving your social fundraising efforts forward. Define the parameters of your event. How to Host a Challenge. For example, Susan G.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

When is the last time your nonprofit spent months planning a fundraising event? Did your organization use social media to help promote it? The survey revealed just how critical of a marketing tool social media really is when it comes to event planning for nonprofits. Probably not.

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Social Media Media Social Offline 71

NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. That said, here are 5 tips to help ensure your participants are as successful as possible. 2) Educate. 3) Involve.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

A small story, even an announcement about your special event or volunteer project, in a weekly newspaper could lead to interest from the local TV station. A local TV story could lead to its affiliate network’s interest. Frequent and consistent contact with local media raises the odds of getting some great exposure.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2011

More importantly,I bet your organization knows plenty of “Aunt Mabels&# who are passionate about what you do and could become fundraising powerhouses that help you make a world of difference. I’m willing to bet that you have these “Aunt Mabels&# in your life, too. Train your Aunt Mabels. Include your Aunt Mabels.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

Activate young donors’ social networks to spread your story and encourage collective action. Expand your fundraising efforts throughout the year, rather than focusing on event season or end-of-year giving. Maintaining contact without flooding email inboxes is key to capitalizing on those small donors and micro-donations.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Last week, I had the privilege to serve as General Manager of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington , an online fundraising event that raised $2 million for 1200 local nonprofits from almost 18,000 donors. Used Faebook direct messaging as a primary form of contact. Emailed and prepared their supporters 2 weeks before the event.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

It’s popularity has made the word commonplace when you interact in social networks. Some people are starting to call it “Crowdsource Fundraising” But haven’t we been doing “crowdsourcing” for a little longer than 5 years in the event fundraising space? Fundraising Page Badges. Facebook Covers.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

It's powerful workflows are meant to help nonprofit fundraisers ditch spreadsheets once and for all, and track major gifts like never before. #7. EveryAction's organizing toolset is trusted by major labor unions and advocacy groups - providing them with access to SmartVAN, the gold standard in voter contact technology. #10.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While it’s impossible to track these donations unless you poll your online donors, the more your nonprofit utilizes social media to build your online brand and your e-newsletter list, the more likely potential online donors are to discover your nonprofit—and your nonprofit’s “Donate Now” landing page.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

Those who follow me on Twitter , or for whom I’ve helped implement NetCommunity websites, won’t be surprised to find me write about Google Analytics. Peaks will help you determine what is on your website that draws traffic – is it your e-newsletters or events?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

She is especially passionate about helping boards become more inclusive and intentional in representing the communities they serve. By letting them tell us where they can help—and helping them thrive in one or more of the four roles of fundraising: 1. But how do we turn our biggest fans into joyful fundraisers? Providing Intel.

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Ideas Roles Nonprofit Consultant 52

CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

Your supporters create personal and team fundraising pages and then connect with their social networks to collect donations from friends and family. Running a peer to peer campaign will connect you with new contacts who are receptive to your mission because they know and trust someone who supports your organization.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Posted on Stanford Social Innovation Review’s Opinion blog. It’s back-to-school time for many countries and that means a switch from summer programs, outdoor community events, and many youth campaigns. Read the full press release here or download the Social Media data slides here.) Visit the original post here.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign. The Mobile Giving Foundation already provides help to charities in developing mobile giving capacity.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

It can sometimes be a challenge to attract enough volunteers to your organization or event. Maybe shaking up your recruiting methods will help. When traditional recruiting tactics start to return lackluster results, consider implementing these five creative and free approaches to attracting volunteers: Mine Your Social Network.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact. Your co-workers and current volunteers can help you identify all of the ways that you can grow and upgrade your operation. Touch base with every department to identify what your organization needs more help with. Create Job Descriptions.

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Volunteer Program Guide Training 102

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

As a result of this temporary decline in social media ROI, web and email campaigns are being rejuvenated and very soon digital payments within social networks will revitalize online fundraising. Your nonprofit is active on at least two social networks and experimenting with a third.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. Network and create an outreach strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

In January, after the Haiti Earthquake struck, if you were participating on social networks, you couldn’t help but notice the many, many Tweets and Facebook status messages about the Haiti Earthquake. The online survey asked 1,058 adults about their use of social media sites in emergency situations.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Everyaction

JANUARY 31, 2018

Throughout 2017, our team introduced some of the most cutting-edge tools to help empower nonprofits to not only reach, but exceed their goals. Learn more >> Powerful Facebook Ads and Events Integrations on EveryAction Facebook is one of the most important digital organizing tools of our time.

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