Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. Fundraisers can receive helpful cues from these intelligent tools.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

Dr. Kristen Gwinn-Becker is on a mission to help nonprofits preserve their history through digital archiving. Gwinn-Becker outlines the two core components of a robust digital archive and explains how fundraisers can use the archive to discover, reach, and engage more donors. You’ll also lose the stories they hold.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

And this is where storytelling comes in. So, what makes an effective storytelling campaign? It is not enough for your storytelling campaign to evoke feelings of sympathy. Elements your nonprofit should include in your storytelling campaigns include: Show impact. Encourage user-generated storytelling with social media.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. However, in today’s online world, it’s easy to get lost in the digital noise. However, in today’s online world, it’s easy to get lost in the digital noise. It’s human. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. Yet, for many nonprofits, the shifting backdrop of the digital age is presenting new challenges and opportunities.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling remains a timeless and powerful tool for connecting with potential donors. As we gear up for GivingTuesday, the perfect opportunity to engage supporters and boost fundraising efforts, it’s crucial to refine your narrative strategy. This post-campaign storytelling reinforces the value of ongoing support.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Digital communications have become ever more important over the last year and a half, and visual storytelling is a critical part of an effective strategy. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why visual storytelling matters to fundraising. Examples of great visual storytelling. Listen Now: Resources: Ira Horowitz.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we step into 2024, I know that our mission-driven partners are trying to achieve big goals while navigating an ever-shifting digital landscape. At this sea-change moment, we’re working with organizations to set holistic AI strategies and governance as part of their core organizational strategies, not just digital strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Include all necessary tools to fundraise, if applicable. Be specific in your storytelling.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Across the fundraising landscape, there is broad interest in reaching prospects and donors with more inclusive, equitable, and responsible messages. As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Elizabeth Ngonzi , Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs and Former CEO of Afrika Tikkun USA. charitable giving in 2018 was $428 billion, yet most international organizations are unaware about how the U.S.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 18, 2021

Sharing compelling stories is a critical aspect of your organization’s fundraising. Digital Communications Specialist and founder of Digital Charity Lab, Jean O’Brien , teamed up with Abortion Support Network to develop an interactive “choose your own adventure” story. So how are you bringing your donors into your stories?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – is because our society has shifted from being a “civil society” and into a “digital civil society,” according to a report from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Larger, contextual shifts” (e.g.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Navigating the complexities of year-end fundraising for nonprofits can often feel like threading through a maze of challenges. Be Realistic When it Comes to Goal-Setting Setting clear and realistic fundraising goals can also give nonprofits a strong predictor of upcoming campaigns. But fret not – this is where our guide comes in.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a fundraising method that leverages your existing supporters to raise money on your behalf. Proven to be highly effective, peer-to-peer campaigns typically raise 2x as much compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. Ready to start leveraging ChatGPT in your next peer-to-peer fundraiser?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

How do you keep up with the ever-increasing need for digital donor engagement ? In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. Remember that marketing for nonprofit organizations is not only about fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. 7%: Our organization does not need to fundraise. 15%: Facebook Page Fundraisers created by their organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Over time through powerful visual storytelling a nonprofit can build a strong brand and grow their Instagram following, but without the ability to link to a donate page inside of Instagram, it’s difficult to inspire your Instagram followers to do more than simply like and comment on your photos. Launch a hashtag fundraising campaign.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Let’s explore strategies to maximize the potential of fundraising events to both retain your loyal donors and capture their friends’ attention and support.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“Digital transformation” may sound grandiose, but it just means the people, processes, and systems that leverage digital tools to help organizations realize impact. But that transformation was imposed without warning and caused many organizations to react rather than plan, pouring digital water on fires.

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CauseVox

JULY 13, 2023

In this webinar we’ll unpack the strategies to achieve better viewer engagement and conversion in videos for digital fundraising. These tangible strategies can be applied to your next DIY/in-house video project or relayed by you to your hired video production company.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2021

Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. Direct mail fundraising can also feel more personal for donors, especially when your messaging aligns with their preferences. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Let’s get started! Contact Us!

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

In our effort to highlight brilliant changemakers, we sat down with Cylinda Nickel at Compassion Services International to dive deeper into their global fundraising initiatives – particularly their work for Ukraine- and hear about her top fundraising tips. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. Grow Your Email List.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Though it has changed in shape during the pandemic, here are seven tips on how to use your digital ecosystem to enhance your fundraising. As people are spending more and more time online, digital fundraising is vital for mission-driven organizations to achieve and surpass goals. . Focus on quality—not quantity .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

According to Google , planning ahead is the best strategy in addition to the following digital strategy tips: Donors start giving earlier than you might think. It’s more important than ever to keep your digital channels up to date and as lively as possible. Video is one of the most powerful digital tools.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? This could involve: Running digital ads on a consistent daily/weekly basis to stay top-of-mind. What motivates instant digital engagement and gifts?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Civil Society, Advocacy, and Fundraising. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. Storytelling skills are also a prerequisite to successful advocacy.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Civil Society, Advocacy, and Fundraising. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. Storytelling skills are also a prerequisite to successful advocacy.

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