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MAY 8, 2009

Are you looking for that last-minute gift for mom? Um, yeah…Mother’s Day is this Sunday. You didn’t get her anything? Well rest easy, I’ve got a solution!

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APRIL 23, 2010

Guest post by Chris Noble, President of Causemedia Group This week (April 18th to 25th) is National Volunteer Week in the US. The week is a signature event created by the Points of Light Institute , to celebrate “ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation.”.

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NetWits

APRIL 20, 2010

American Idol fans are dedicated. They faithfully call in their votes after each episode and support their favorite singers in all their endeavors. That’s why, when it came time for American Idol’s “Idol Gives Back” special this year, the show producers put the power of fundraising in the fans’ hands.

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JULY 15, 2009

We have been talking about Search Engine Optimization ( SEO ) a bit here at NetWits lately so I thought I’d direct your attention to another dimension of the SEO game. Social Media/Networking. Have you noticed that social media/networking sites are increasingly showing up in Google search results? They have and they are here for good.

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JULY 6, 2011

With that in mind, here are 12 tips that will help you succeed no matter what social-networking site you apply them to. Creating a social-media listening dashboard helps as you get started. You should also get familiar with using search features like Twitter Search to help you find the right people to engage with.

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JULY 12, 2011

Staff said that Facebook helped build enthusiasm for events when people reposted the info and shared it with friends. 70% of nonprofit staff said they that Facbook helped increase their website traffic. Facebook Helps Build Stronger Relationships with Existing Constituents. Check out the key Facebook data below.

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JULY 13, 2011

However, many are confused about how Twitter can help advance their organization’s goals. Whether existing or new, this quick rundown of 10 ways your nonprofit can benefit from using Twitter can help your organization plan, or rethink, your usage of this platform. Location Based Services. Access Support & Resources.

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NetWits

MAY 12, 2011

While a static image can help your participant personalize their fundraising page, just think what a video could do. A personal message directly from your participant about why your cause is so important to them will help them achieve their goals. So what should you do with information like this? Well how many words is a video worth?

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NetWits

JUNE 26, 2012

We don’t want to miss out on opportunities that help us reach our goals so we watch the industry, what other nonprofits are doing, and even the for profit world to get new and fresh ideas. As fundraisers we are always looking for new and innovative ways to increase donations.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

million raised annually since 2004 by helping participants become fundraisers. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? When approaching the media, though, they may need help. Let them know you’re there to help. Learn what else would’ve helped, and provide this for future fundraisers.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

Listening to our supporters can help in so many ways, and social media has made it extremely easy to so. I originally developed this content with Danielle Brigida ( @starfocus ) for the 2010 Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits, and I’ve used it many times since then to help organizations get their programs off the ground.

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MAY 26, 2011

Those who follow me on Twitter , or for whom I’ve helped implement NetCommunity websites, won’t be surprised to find me write about Google Analytics. Peaks will help you determine what is on your website that draws traffic – is it your e-newsletters or events? Intelligence Alerts. (My My Customizations, Intelligence).

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NetWits

AUGUST 21, 2012

This blog post explains how strategic web design can reduce the noise on your website and help your users accomplish the most important tasks to meet you nonprofit’s goals. Creating a wireframe will help you define a visual hierarchy for tasks in your design. Is your Website Strategically Designed? Take a look at your homepage.

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JUNE 8, 2012

We can’t help you with the effort and persistence, but we can definitely give you a little web design know-how. Gather user-generated content via blogs, forums or posts and let your audience help keep content fresh! . — Creating an effective nonprofit website isn’t easy. Add dates to content posted to the homepage.

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MARCH 25, 2013

So how can these already-engaged users help you spread the word and acquire new supporters? Food Banks are another type of organization beginning to utilize maps – to show meals served in the community and the volume of people they’ve helped with the support they receive. Free (and viral) marketing instigated by you.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

That said, we’ve compiled a few resources that might help you think through your next website redesign. There are free tools that can help you identify broken links, unaccessible pages and content most/least viewed. All of this valuable information will help you shape your content and continually improve your online presence.

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MAY 17, 2012

Looking to help your organization get better at raising money online? Here are seven tips that will help you improve your online fundraising efforts. Being smarter about your ask, if executed properly, can help you receive more. If your organization is new to online giving: Look at Web Traffic. Follow Up Relentlessly.

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NetWits

MARCH 31, 2011

A non-profit tech (#NPTech), communications and interactive strategy guy who’s all about helping non-profits and people for a living. Since then he’s gone on to start a non-profit focused on helping other non-profits tell stories through video ( Lights. David an I talk about his new startup HelpAttack!

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Our success depends on help from people like you. While this may diminish the overall response rate, it will help you grow a dependable revenue stream and increase the lifetime value of your donors. For example: “ You’ve signed our letter of support, joining 20,000 others demanding action. Your support is critical to our fight. ”.

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JUNE 29, 2012

In order to make sense of things it can be helpful to group people into “buckets” – an activity nonprofits have been using for years (we call it segmenting) and give each bucket some definition by creating personas (aka archetypes).

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Essentially, social media represents channels that organizations can tap to help meet many of their objectives: Acquire new supporters, especially the next generation of donors. Foster an ongoing relationship with existing supporters. Better serve their constituents. The idea that social media works is intuitive, but not widely proven.

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NetWits

JANUARY 31, 2013

Despite the trend that additional emails have helped increase the total number of transactions without compromising open rates, the 2012 results told a slightly different story.

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NetWits

APRIL 24, 2012

This will help your audiences (internal and external) understand how you’ve evolved. If you don’t already have a brand manual it can be helpful to see an example that will get the creative juices flowing. A solid brand manual includes: An overview of your mission – on which you should strive to focus all communications.

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MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. That said, here are 5 tips to help ensure your participants are as successful as possible. 2) Educate. 4) Activate.

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APRIL 4, 2012

If they know you and care about you, they will help you achieve your goals. How Social Media Constituents Help Deliver Your Mission. With their commanding reach across social media networks, your Key Influencers can help drive the success of your campaigns. They will help your compelling stories go viral.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

So now that it’s over, I wanted to share some thoughts that might help you and your nonprofit. A heavily commented photo will show up in people’s news feeds (because of all the activity), which can really help promote the message. Sample Communications Really Help. Being a Tease Helps.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

What the search engines are looking for changes weekly, if not daily, so unless you are committed to staying up with it all, getting ranked is going to take some professional help. Here are 10 things you can do right now (in no particular order) to start helping your rankings: Get an analytics tool. There is hope! Validate your pages.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The first days following a disaster like Hurricane Sandy or other emergencies can be crucial for organizations as they reach out to supporters and request help. Here are 7 tips for engaging with your supporters during a time of need.

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JUNE 5, 2012

. This Thursday Jennifer Ashbaugh from Big Brothers Big Sisters will help answer this very important question “ are you asking the right questions in your post event survey ?”. In Thursday’s web seminar we’ll be discussing post event survey’s and how to ask questions that will help you develop strategies to increase revenue.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Even those of us living under a rock can’t help but peek our …

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MARCH 23, 2012

This tactic is genius because it helps do two things. The more effective you can be at helping your donors see how their money is making a difference in the world the better of you’re going to be. Autism Speaks created a unique and fun way to raise money online that was so engaging that people couldn’t help but share it.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

This method helps any crowdsource fundraiser display a high level of enthusiasm and dedication to the cause. With more and more volunteer solicitors competing for donated dollars, helping your fundraisers stand out serves them in meaningful ways. Facebook Covers.

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MARCH 7, 2011

Frank , does internet marketing and strategy at Blackbaud , blogs at NetWits ThinkTank and guest blogs at Mashable.com , All his efforts are focused on helping non-profits use the Internet for fundraising, marketing, communications and community building. Moderator: Frank Barry – Blackbaud.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

This year he joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world. The point here is to focus on your goals and then think about how the online application can help you achieve what mission. He’s the vice president of impact at Causes.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Every organization (and by that I mean the dedicated staff) that runs some version of a peer-to-peer fundraising event wants to help their participants be better fundraisers. Helping an existing participant achieve greater results is easier than finding new participants and turning them into superstars. And for good reason.

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NetWits

MARCH 4, 2011

Is it online tools to help you administer your events and register participants? Is it getting high-profile sponsors to help defray costs and gain exposure? Helping participants tell their stories more effectively seems like it would only yield higher fundraising returns. What was your answer?

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NetWits

APRIL 2, 2011

It helps give us perspective and challenges our thinking which leads to potentially making decisions differently. We’re all focused on the non-profit space, but some times it’s good to take a look at how the internet is being used on a broader scale. 78% of business people use their mobile device to check email.

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