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APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. Couple that with the rising cost of donor acquisition and you’ve got an incredibly difficult environment for fundraisers (and their nonprofits) to succeed. But we can and SHOULD change this!

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

We’re one month out from NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC. The official hashtag, #14NTC , is starting to buzz on Twitter, and I’m getting hyped about connecting with nonprofit leaders from around the globe! This was a gathering of people at the forefront of nonprofit technology.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Social media has already shown that it is paying off for many nonprofits, but in a new way – not through direct gifts, but by deepening relationships with supporters, by empowering evangelists and much more. Highly Active on YouTube (95%). 80% are active through YouTube. Engagement through Facebook dropped slightly to 65%.

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JULY 5, 2017

When it comes to nonprofit marketing , I cringe every time I hear the words “engage”, “engaging” or “engagement.” These terms have been so overused that they’ve lost their meaning, and I’ve found that many organizations still struggle to elevate their nonprofit websites to be more than just online brochures.

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are for social networking. Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube are great for sharing media. Facebook, for example, has Facebook Groups and Messenger which allows you to communicate more directly with your supporters. WordPress, Tumblr, and Medium are for blogging and publishing networks.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Nonprofits are starting to do it more through popular crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter. For those who have yet to support you or have shown very little support, start by having them take a simple action like signing up to be on your email list or liking your organization on Facebook. 3) Authority. People are easily persuaded.

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JANUARY 6, 2014

In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. Couple that with the rising cost of donor acquisition and you’ve got an incredibly difficult environment for fundraisers (and their nonprofits) to succeed. Today it’s 27%, and even lower in some industries.

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APRIL 3, 2020

These can be shared on social media, uploaded to YouTube and embedded on a campaign story, or promoted through your marketing channels. Look at Emilia Clark and her nonprofit SameYou. You can also leverage Twitch for livestream fundraising or add a link to your chat on platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As our Internet connections have become increasingly faster and more reliable, the concept of “cloud” hosting has become a popular way for nonprofits to change how they store and access their data. Join a user group on LinkedIn or Facebook, locate a local user group, subscribe to a list serve, or join a professional association.

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JULY 28, 2014

Consider this an anecdotal question but, for those of you working in the nonprofit sector, when was the last time you muttered something along the lines of “ Well, I’m not sure that would really work. 90% are on Facebook. And, they’re more likely watch an online video about your organization that promotes you on Facebook.

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JULY 2, 2018

With the rise of technology has come a proliferation of giving channels nonprofits can, and arguably should, utilize to fundraise. Not only does this make keeping existing donors more important, but it means that nonprofits may need to try new things to attract more potential donors. Online giving is kind of like cable TV.

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JULY 8, 2014

Consider this an anecdotal question but, for those of you working in the nonprofit sector, when was the last time you muttered something along the lines of “ Well, I’m not sure that would really work. 90% are on Facebook. And, they’re more likely watch an online video about your organization that promotes you on Facebook.

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APRIL 9, 2010

If you currently work in a nonprofit organization, or the corporate world for that matter, you've no doubt had a conversation in the past year about "generational differences" today. Many nonprofit staffs are led by Boomers and Matures so the focus is often put on these groups overall for fundraising. Author: Jordan Viator.

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MAY 30, 2019

Some of the most popular streaming sites are Twitch, Mixer, Facebook Live and YouTube. . Recently, I was able to spend two days with 24 nonprofit leaders either successfully running livestream fundraising campaigns or actively looking to start one of these programs.

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MARCH 23, 2014

Average first year donor retention rates of 27% would suggest that donors don’t have the best feelings about the nonprofits they’re supporting. We (nonprofits) think about our donor’s life cycle as a linear process – identify, determine linkage, gauge interest and determine ability. ” “Do?”

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MARCH 4, 2019

In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. The last three years, in particular, have shown how online giving continues to be a growth engine for fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Stop, Start, and Continue. It’s in our org charts.

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JULY 13, 2016

Research from Pew , for example, shows that 82 percent of adult internet users aged 18-29 have a Facebook account, compared to 79 percent and 64 percent of adults aged 30-49 and 50-64, respectively. Twitter ranked second for social issue engagement on social media (56%), followed by Instagram (49%) and YouTube (41%).

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JULY 8, 2019

And nonprofit websites everywhere are filled with clichés and ambiguity. You’re not just competing with other nonprofits in your space; you’re also competing with the Internet as a whole. 1 million hours of YouTube videos are watched. 300 new Facebook accounts are created. The Internet is bloated. Words matter.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Guest post from John Chen, @ johnYSchen , DC-based nptechie and nonprofiteer. Signing up for a Twitter, Facebook, WordPress, or YouTube account is free. That goal is something that your organization needs to determine before sending your first tweet, posting your first Facebook status, or uploading your first YouTube Video.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Here are some of the stats: Youtube: IBC Videos Watched 1 BILLION+ times = one of the biggest video phenomenon in the history of the Internet. Facebook: 440 million users uploaded IBC videos with over 10 billion views. When you look at the stats, there is so much to this campaign that took it well beyond fundraising.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Social engagement with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Learn more about us and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest & greatest! Give them whitelist instructions for increased deliverability of future emails. Get to know the organization more deeply. Stories of impact that your org has made.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

most wired wealthy visit the website of a nonprofit before they decide to give. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Foursquare, Tumblr, YouTube, blogs, and a million other ways for your organization to get the word out and for people to have conversations about your organization and your mission. That's integrated marketing.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

So, there’s no time like the present for nonprofits to start dabbling in the world of social media, ideally with some sort of idea about what you want to accomplish and how you’re going to make it happen. For nonprofits, it means just that, as well as getting a better glimpse into the personal lives of supporters.

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JULY 24, 2009

On the heels of the NTEN webinar on Community Building and Management showing nonprofit organizations how to socially enable their missions, Carie Lewis of the Humane Society of the United States has launched the TAFA Online Community for the 2009 Taking Action for Animals conference. YouTube promo video for the conference.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

In less than a week, nonprofits using Convio systems have raised over $100 million through email appeals, websites and social media outreach and many other organizations are raising record amounts. And some are just helping to fundraise for other nonprofits. Author: Jordan Viator. Most importantly the support continues to roll in.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As many nonprofits and socially conscious organizations and businesses now know, the Obama for America campaign broke the mold this election season in almost every aspect: fundraising, outreach, grassroots efforts and particularly using the Internet and new media to do almost everything. Obama’s Facebook pages alone grow to 3.2

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JANUARY 21, 2010

If there’s one topic that’s near and dear to my heart in the nonprofit world, it’s participant fundraising. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) to promote your event and recruit participants. Author: Emma Zolbrod. First a little background information. From these, I pulled together this set of lessons learned.

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JULY 10, 2014

Designing nonprofit experiences can be quite different from designing retail or commercial experiences. Nonprofits aren’t selling a product or a service; they’re selling a cause and a set of values. I like to compare the nonprofit design world to small town fashion. nonprofits). Borrowing For-profit UX.

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MAY 9, 2012

Who: Recommend who participants should reach out to by providing a list of the most common social media platforms; Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. For example, If your are going to provide a selection facebook timeline images, try to include a message like "Walk with me!" Include icons and links.

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JUNE 12, 2018

Facebook generates 8 billion video views on average per day ( Social Media Today ) . YouTube reports mobile video consumption rises 100% every year (Hubspot) . The biggest challenge for nonprofits putting together an awareness video is often articulating that single, core message. 55% of people (all people!)

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MARCH 2, 2020

In the report, we uncovered several key trends among Millennials and Gen Zers that can be applied to any nonprofit organization. Population ages 12-34 are using Facebook and 70% watched a video on YouTube in the past week. Pew Research indicated that young adults primarily favor Instagram and Snapchat. KEY TAKEAWAYS.

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MARCH 13, 2009

Alan Graham, President of Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), said it perfectly during his presentation at the AFP Austin luncheon today – there is no magic bullet, and there is no get rich quick method when using technology to raise funds for your nonprofit. Check out the video below to see what MLF is trying to accomplish and how.

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MARCH 12, 2009

Alan Graham, President of Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), said it perfectly during his presentation at the AFP Austin luncheon yesterday – there is no magic bullet, and there is no get rich quick method when using technology to raise funds for your nonprofit. Check out the video below to see what MLF is trying to accomplish and how.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

While corporate marketers have had the edge in the past, this is an opportunity for you, one where the trends actually favor the meaningful and motivational stories on which nonprofits run. Or YouTube. Or your network on Facebook. The second largest search engine online isn’t a search engine, it’s YouTube.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

This article is the first installment of a four-part series examining digital challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in 2018. Let’s start with the big question: is Facebook worth it? For nonprofits, the problem is inherent in the platform — “engaging” content usually isn’t challenging content.

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