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How to Follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines: Resources for Nonprofit Design

Media Cause

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are what everyone must follow to make the web a more inclusive experience. The WCAG “define how to make Web content more accessible to people with disabilities, ranging from visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological.” . Contrast Checker.

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Content Curation: The Art and Science of Spotting Awesome

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Content curation – the process of finding, organizing, and sharing topical, relevant content for your audience that supports your nonprofit’s engagement or campaign goals (or your professional learning) begins with “ Spotting the Awesome.” ” UpWell Content Curation Guidelines - The Mobilisation Lab.

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What is UX Design and How Can Understanding it Benefit Your Nonprofit

Media Cause

Organizing content using design elements to break up large chunks of text and writing in a concise way from the start can make it easier for users to retain important information. Designing for accessibility can make your content easier for all users to engage with. Using color combinations with a contrast ratio of less than 4.5:1

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The Unanticipated Benefit of Content Curation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was honored to write a feature article in the recent issue of the NTEN journal called “ The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation: Reducing Information Overload.” What tools are you using for content curation? You can register for the webinar here. And, of course, I’ll also cover the tools.

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10 Common Mistakes Made by Nonprofits on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The brutal but honest — and hopefully well-received — truth is that the majority of nonprofits are making mistakes on social-networking sites that directly undermine their ROI. Yet tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of nonprofits every day send messages to their communities on social-networking sites with completely wrecked logos.

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Does Your Nonprofit Need a Website Revamp? How to Tell

Top Nonprofits

If your site is out of date, you’re missing out on valuable support from your visitors. In this guide, we’ll cover common reasons your website may need a revamp, including: Your content is out of date. Your site doesn’t engage your audience. Your site isn’t accessible. Your content is out of date.

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Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits: 6 Key Strategies

Nonprofits Source

Providing site visitors with a good experience is essential to making a good first impression and allowing them to access the resources they need. Your website builder allows you to reorganize your navigation interface, add essential information, and brand your site to your nonprofit. Eliminate unnecessary code to decrease load times.

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