Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to planning an effective nonprofit event, communication is key. A successful event requires a well-thought-out communication plan that effectively engages and excites your guests before the day of the event. The first email you send should be a “save the date” style.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 21, 2010

A nonprofit blog or newsletter that’s illustrated only with traditional “news release” photos can get a bit dull after a while – except maybe for the folks in the photographs! There are lots of free and low-cost image editing tools , but for a really quick way to add a special effect or picture frame to your online images, try Tuxpi.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The Photo that Was Worth 25,000 Shares by Taryn Degnan. As an organization that believes in the tremendous power of technology to effect change, our approach to preventing bullying throughout the month was centered on teaching empathy and kindness at a young age using apps and games.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Topics include: How to create a content marketing plan for your nonprofit The eight types of top-performing content for social media How often nonprofits should post on social media Tips and tactics for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content How to create an editorial calendar for your content marketing plan Register Now!

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Consider how much you should raise to effectively help your mission while keeping your budget in mind. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. We hope these easy and effective improvements help you reach both new and existing supporters this year. 1) Pin your #GivingTuesday Announcement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Topics include: How to create a content marketing plan for your nonprofit The eight types of top-performing content for social media How often nonprofits should post on social media Tips and tactics for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content How to create an editorial calendar for your content marketing plan Register Now!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

There are dozens of ways to attract new members for your association, however one of the most effective methods is using social media. Let’s look at some of the most effective options that you might want to explore. You can run a competition, giving away free perks to the member that contributes to the best photo.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Either way, we think activating your supporters should be easy and effective. An effective digital petition form should include a few key features and characteristics. If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder! Maybe you consider advocacy a core strategy for advancing your mission, or maybe advocacy is new to you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2022

Social media can be an effective communications tool for nonprofits, but only if nonprofits understand that creating engaging content is essential to acquiring new supporters and donors from social media. Best practices for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content. How to grow your following on social media. <<

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

What you are looking for here is a list of three to six adjectives that effectively describe your organization. Whatever you choose, colorizing your photos will bring a sense of uniformity to your photos. A necessary, but often forgotten, element of brand guidelines are descriptive words that help set the tone for your brand.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Upload powerful photos and videos. Twitter Communities.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2014

Faded (iPhone; $0.99) is a photo editing app that includes 34 free filters and 36 premium filters that you can purchase within the app. You can also add effects like "dust + scratches" and "emulsion" as well as light leaks and gradients. TouchRetouch: Make Your Photos Shine. VSCO Cam: Snap Like a Pro.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram is all about visual content, meaning you’ll need a new approach to use the site effectively. On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support. You should also create a mixture of photo and video content. Start With the Right Profile Type.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? To have an effective annual report, you’ll need to make sure it’s informative, emotionally moving , and empowering. Showing photos of a wide array of animals demonstrate how their programs benefit hundreds of species across the country.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report? Where will we tell our key messages in different ways (Executive Director letter, photo captions, etc.)?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Did those photos capture the emotions of a face?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Nonprofit storytelling is effective for increasing funding and engagement for several reasons. End the story effectively. Photos and videos have immediate appeal and draw people into a story FAST. It connects with the emotions. Use visuals.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve. Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Large, beautiful photos of the family, perhaps in front of their humble home). Show them who, where, why.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2024

In a conversation with Candid insights, Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of BWF, underscored how a “cascade effect” —a downward spiral of interconnected events—could lead to veterans needing assistance and how reduced assistance can impact their physical and mental health.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo. You can accomplish the same effect on Twitter by pinning a link to Smart Donations with a call-to-action on the top of your page. The easiest path is the Facebook “Donate” button. A menu will appear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Designing the meeting so it is effective and encourages team-building can be tricky. How to Design an Effective Staff Retreat: A Lesson from Life – Guest Post by Karen Axelson from ETR. The planners of this event offered some valuable lessons for any organization on how to design effective and engaging retreats.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The snowball effect—if your event is fun, participants will come back year after year (along with new supporters). What makes p2p fundraising uniquely effective? Existing supporters are the ones spreading the word to friends and colleagues. Sounds good, right? How to Build a Peer-to-Peer Campaign.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. By showing a simple before and after photo, you feel connected and drawn in and want to learn more, maybe even to get involved. PHOTO OF SMILE TRAIN TWEET. 2) Share photos of your volunteers in action. Image courtesy of No Kid Hungry.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

It takes time to gather all the information funders typically expect in an effective proposal, as well as to conduct the pre- and post-application legwork to bolster your case. Foundations want to see that you’ve been operating for a while and have an established track record of effective programs. Do you have a track record?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

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. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images. Help Me Feed Hungry Kids!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Finally, and of course, to effectively reach all audiences your blog (and website) must be mobile-compatible. Posts can be as little as 250 words with a featured image or as long as a 5,000-word photo essay. One of the more effective ways to generate traffic to your blog is to tap into the news cycle.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Not to worry—we’ll help you with your event planning by teaching you our top strategies for writing an effective fundraising auction item description. Since the focus of the description should be on the items, you should include photos. Aside from giving guests an idea of what your item looks like, photos also attract bids.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

To effectively steward supporters, you must work to build a strong, mutually beneficial relationship with your organization. You can effectively steward your donors in a number of ways including: Using the donor’s gifts as intended. Humanizing your mission and organization can go a long way, and this is an effective way to do so.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I firmly believe that effective nonprofit governance hinges on the board’s ability to operate optimally, leveraging its collective expertise and passion to drive meaningful change. In both cases, the genuine collaboration between board and staff necessary for the organization to adapt, innovate, and effectively serve its mission is lacking.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution. Does the solution work? appeared first on Candid Blog.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

I am in the middle of writing a direct mail fundraising letter for a non-profit client, and tomorrow I will be presenting the letter to them, and explaining why it will be effective. Photo Credit: Caitlin Regan The post Here’s How to Raise More Money with Your Next Fundraising Letter first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, just because your nonprofit has an active Facebook doesn’t mean you can automatically utilize Twitter or LinkedIn effectively. Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates. Prioritize posting photos or short videos with succinct captions over very lengthy updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

There’s both an art and science to effectively using social media and by implementing the best practices below your NGO’s ability to reach a global audience is significantly increased. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Photo: Jeremy Barnicle/Mercy Corps.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 10, 2021

Word of mouth—or sharing on social media —is very effective. You should also ask them to post a photo of themselves at your event with your event hashtag to raise awareness and show their friends that they’re supporting your organization. . See how that works? Additionally, Facebook Fundraisers are convenient for the user and donor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

It’s not necessary to stand outside local grocery stores with a bell and a bucket anymore, though that is still effective. Pictures can be useful tools, but nothing is quite as effective as walking through a virtual war zone or experiencing what happens in late-stage dementia firsthand. Virtual reality can do just that.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Supporters take a photo of themselves along with their own giving message and post on social media to build awareness for your cause. You can print out the #UNselfie template from the #GivingTuesday Social Media Toolkit , have your supporters write their own messages, and share their photos, too: 3.

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