Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. This way, your posts are seen by people beyond your immediate community. Because most people have no clue how to make an effective ask.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. Check out the campaign here and learn more about this incredible organization. Higher Heights.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

For instance: Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs): help us track donor interactions and giving histories. This will allow you to make sure you are creating content that speaks to those donors, as well as providing easy ways for them to give. People like surveys that are short and sweet. Add a little incentive!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors. This ensures seamless data transfers between the platforms, providing access to accurate information like the spelling of donors’ names or their giving histories. Prioritize building strong supporter relationships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The book is not only an excellent reference for many Facebook questions, but also provides tactical recommendations for an effective Facebook content, engagement, and measurement strategy. Alison will join the Zoetica Salon today and answer your nitty gritty Facebook questions. .&# I received a review copy from O’Reilly.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This Black History Month, we reflect on the strategy work that our team does through our partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture —much of which centers around expanding access. A Seat at the Table It was March 2020. It was a lovely evening that inspired a rich conversation.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

I think there’s huge potential for organizations to use multiple mediums, content, and locations to help document and advocate for the change they want in their communities and around the world. It’s a way of interacting with other people, other places, and other times from anywhere you are.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 30, 2013

I called Mary to learn more about this brilliant example of a small museum thinking in big and courageous ways about community participation in local history. Like most of our projects here, it’s a case of organic development based on our mission, which is Morrison County history. How do we get the history of the poor?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

As of May 2, I will be the executive director of the Museum of Art & History at McPherson Center in Santa Cruz, CA (here's the press release ). Because of the increased workload I expect in the months to come, as well as the likely possibility that we will start a Museum of Art & History blog, I'm lowering my Museum 2.0

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

We incorporated the results into our creative — into the email content, across the website, and in our paid advertising. As Pi Day grows, the Museum is seeing folks who seek out the Museum on Pi Day, people who have a birthday on Pi Day, or got married on Pi Day, and are so excited to be part of the big day.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History DIY Exhibits. NRDC’s “Fighting Polluters Since 1970”. The Vilcek Foundation. City Health Dashboard.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

He will address how moral courage in speaking out for minority and marginalized communities can unite people and global sports organizations in driving equality, and supporting human rights internationally. This is just a snapshot of the content at Unite. Grow Sustainably with Jo Fairley.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. How do people interact with each other? If your product kicks ass, you have a great chance of attracting people who want to kick ass.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Talking About Race. Since 2014, Forum One has partnered with FNS to uncover and illustrate the most compelling stories emerging from the annual Farm to School Census, which collects and analyzes data on how 18,000 school districts are using local food.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When it comes to marketing in the nonprofit sector, this period of history is unlike anything we’ve seen before. You must appeal to an audience that consists of young people who barely know how to address a letter, older people who are unfamiliar with WiFi and still clinging to their 2007 flip-phones and everyone in between.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

As many of you know, before joining NTEN as the Membership Director last year, I managed the NetSquared program which included locally-organized groups around the world, innovation challenges, and more. Successful community organizing across history has always been networked. And invite people to lead with you at every stage.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 24, 2018

M+R's 2018 Benchmarks Study reported that, "nonprofit homepages took 3.181 seconds on average to load content visible to the user, while the main donation page on each site loaded in 2.816 seconds," and that even a one-second delay in loading time could lead to an 11% decrease in traffic to the page. Difficulty marketing to new donors.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

—– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. or read the entire post copied below.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

They want to engage on their own terms and are more likely to respond to social media influencers and short videos of real people. Once they get there, you’ll want to make sure your content looks good and is easy to use. You can also get your local millennial supporters together for a happy hour where they can give back.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Lower-than-expected numbers make you feel like you failed, like you put your organization and the people you serve at risk. Worries about the economy and rising gas prices can cause people to pull back on their giving. It ignites feelings of joy and satisfaction which most people don’t get much of in their day-to-day lives.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

DECEMBER 18, 2018

From GOTV to grassroots organizing, their efforts have helped create unprecedented levels of engagement from young people. Censored musicians, rappers, and record producers began to push back and create a movement to organize young people who would care about this issue. We also partnered with musicians like R.E.M.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

Your volunteers want to make a difference, which is why it’s essential to review your nonprofit’s mission, goals, and history within your role descriptions. Working with a variety of different people will allow volunteers to be exposed to new skills, which can help them expand their current skill set. Opportunities to learn new skills.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 1, 2011

I've now been the Director of The Museum of Art & History in Santa Cruz for two months. Yesterday, a lovely article came out in the local paper about what we're trying to do to become a thriving community hub. What motivates people to come is that wow event, that day where there is something they really want to be there for."

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

Navigation is what people do.” Before identifying which menu approach is appropriate, make sure your team is aligned on overall goals, audiences, and content needs. How do people currently navigate your site? Content: What content (e.g., It may be easier to organize content into a few high-level buckets.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. How do people interact with each other? If your product kicks ass, you have a great chance of attracting people who want to kick ass.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Evolutions in Content. Think of it this way: the training that Doctors without Borders members undergo is significantly different than that of, say, the local Boys and Girls Club. When you work with an e-learning content development company to author a custom course, you can make it more relatable to your team’s experience.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 15, 2014

This week, my colleague Emily Hope Dobkin has a beautiful guest post on the Incluseum blog about the Subjects to Change teen program that Emily runs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Community-building/engagement is related to but not identical to content engagement. How do we scale this impact to reach more people?

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Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Philip Manzano Head of Marketing and Communications at Keela Who He Is: Phil has worked as a communications professional within the sector at many levels: grassroots, local, regional and national. What drives people to engage with your organization. Subscribe to get the best content from the Learn Library once a month.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

You have: Your team: Your staff, Board, and volunteers are the people power you have to achieve your goals. Invite people into the fold who have a passion for the work and help them identify the best role based on their skills, interests, and availability. A contract with your local school district? Come up with juicier content?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Forum One Communications is pleased to mark the start of Black History Month with the launch of ForLoveofLiberty.net ! We at Forum One believe that the sacrifice of African-Americans on behalf of our country is a story that needs to be told in order for people to better understand American history, especially the civil rights movement.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 9, 2014

What if there was a place where we could learn more about the experiences of people who are totally different from us? People often complain that social media can become an echo chamber to reinforce pre-existing beliefs and expectations. At our museum, we''re making a big effort to increase our engagement with local Latino families.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Asking people to simply make a donation or sign a petition is no longer enough for that small, but powerful segment of volunteers who want to do more: super advocates! Share or create content or videos on social media. Host or organize local events such as house parties or rallies. Text supporters about volunteer activities.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

Digital fundraisers are busier than ever, reaching more people through digital channels than ever before. From social media to events they’ve attended to their email engagement and donor history. Combining both content marketing techniques and digital advertising tools has delivered value to nonprofits. High Complaints.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Asking people to simply make a donation or sign a petition is no longer enough for that small, but powerful segment of volunteers who want to do more: super advocates! Share or create content or videos on social media. Host or organize local events such as house parties or rallies. Text supporters about volunteer activities.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

Before you take your next step, it's important to remember that these new and repeat donors present an opportunity to start building more meaningful connections with an engaged group of people who have just raised their hand. You can send them specific messages about events happening in their local community. Simple strategies.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit19 / @TogetherSC. State/Local. The Corps Network National Conference.

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