Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

By dividing donors into groups based on characteristics like giving history, engagement level, demographics, and interests, nonprofits can tailor their messaging and approach to each segment’s preferences and motivations. One-time and non-donors might receive compelling stories and testimonials that inspire them to get involved.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They are a measure of your own ability to be an effective leader and the way your team works together to accomplish goals: Self-awareness to assess your own strengths and weaknesses and how they are impacted by your beliefs and motivations. This insight is not as common as it might seem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Donors, especially millennial donors, are motivated by specific issues and causes and typically do not have allegiance to specific organizations. Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. And this is where storytelling comes in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. Understand what motivates your volunteers is important to craft targeted messages and strategies that appeal to the intrinsic and extrinsic benefits of volunteering. This strategy normalizes the act of giving or volunteering and can inspire others in their network to do the same.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The topic was Recognition, wisely timed to inspire new ideas in advance of the upcoming spring National Volunteer Week. Add to all that motivation the fact that this event was being hosted by the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens, I was thrilled to hustle off to central Denver on a Thursday afternoon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Today brings the new and inspiring book, Making Waves , by Lisa Lutof-Perlo. They also want a leader who has courage and who inspires their employees. In the book, she reveals how she navigated an extraordinary four-decade journey with boundless energy, quick wit, and the pursuit of excellence in the face of adversity.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Were you inspired to make a difference? So, as a nonprofit leader, how do you inspire your volunteers to be a part of your mission? What inspires them to join your events?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring people to get involved with the nonprofit’s mission. This was a powerful visual story that resonated with donors and motivated them to contribute even more. This map was a powerful tool for visualizing the progress of the campaign and motivating donors to contribute.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2023

In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make a donation and why they donated to that specific nonprofit. Our hope is that this series will provide fundraisers with an even better understanding of what motivates people to donate to the causes they care about. What inspired you to make a donation to Out Boulder County?

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 28, 2022

BOSS 2022 equips leaders with strategies, tools, and inspiration for more healthy, sustainable organizations.?Our Our keynote speaker, Trier Bryant (Just Work), will motivate the creation of more equitable, inclusive workplaces. The Level Up […].

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Candid’s in-depth guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , outlines approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help motivate and inspire climate funders to grow their giving.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

That’s because your website not only needs to inform visitors but more importantly, your organization’s website needs to inspire them. You need a way to motivate website visitors to take action and support your nonprofit’s mission—that’s where calls to action come in. What Are Calls to Action? take stock in children calls to action 2.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. This hypothetical scenario begs the question: How can you inspire and captivate audiences, regardless of where they discover your organization? It’s human.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

When we look at the giving landscape in North America, the preferences and motivations for giving vary across different generations. 59% of Gen Zs are inspired to donate to charity by a message/image they saw on social media.* Donate their time and spread the word on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2017

Online donors are predominately inspired to give by social media and email. Of those inspired to give by social media, Facebook triggers 4X as many online donations as Twitter and 7X as many online donations as Instagram. Online donors are primarily motivated to give by empathy and altruism.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

There can be some overlap with the unique perspective story in that your perspective could be motivated by a certain value or set of values. These stories establish right versus wrong sides of an issue and can be highly motivating to donors. . What action(s) does this value inspire? What inspired their gift?

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Inform, guide, motivate, and recognize your board members and watch them become your fundraising heroes! You can inform, guide, motivate, and recognize your board members and watch them become your fundraising heroes (seriously call them that, they’ll like it). Grab your pumpkin spice latte! Fall is in the air. In 2020, U.S.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Stories are much more powerful and motivating than merely using statistics or discussing administrative goals. The emotional satisfaction can keep them motivated and prevent burnout. It may inspire them to donate more and get more involved with your cause. Regardless, the numbers aren’t inspiring.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

That means that thousands of organizations all over the world are inspiring generosity in their communities on GivingTuesday. Takeaway : GivingTuesday has an overwhelming global impact, inspiring generosity all around Earth. That’s great news if you’re looking for inspiration! That’s pretty inspiring.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

People tend to experience heightened generosity and are increasingly motivated to make charitable contributions, which explains why so many nonprofit fundraisers refer to this period as the year-end giving season. By promoting matching gifts during the year-end season, nonprofits can… Inspire donors to give generously.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Some signs and symptoms of employee burnout may include exhaustion, lack of motivation, decreased productivity, increased fatigue, increased cynicism or negativity, difficulty concentrating, physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach issues, detachment towards work, and changes in sleep patterns.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Convey the mission as urgently needed and highly solvable to inspire hope and action.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

Fresh storytelling inspires donors and motivates continued support. Craft compelling narratives that showcase the impact your organization has had over the past year. Highlight success stories of beneficiaries, volunteer experiences, and the tangible difference your work makes.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Further, that part might not be what motivates them to support your nonprofit. If you don’t know how your donor identifies, you’ll miss the mark when trying to craft appeals that motivate them to support your mission. You must touch people on a psychological level to inspire them to passionately engage and invest with you.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donors can hold direct mail in their hands, making the message feel more real and inspiring than digital messages. As a nonprofit organization, you’ll want to dig into why their constituents are motivated to give and how much of your market they occupy. The messages are more tangible. This also gives direct mail a longer shelf life.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

When asked what would inspire trust in a nonprofit, 52% of respondents mentioned “evidence of impact,” and 44% cited “reliable reviews/trusted sources.” So, we’re going to lean into that by creating content that people want to share, whether using inspiring quotes or taking a slightly more fun approach to educational videos.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make their donation and why they donated to that specific cause. What inspired you to make a donation to Doctors Without Borders (DWB)? What would inspire you to make another donation to the nonprofit? What would inspire you to increase your donation amount?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Over a third of adults in the United States are now using health apps or wearable devices to track their activities, making it easier than ever to monitor progress, set goals, and stay motivated. Friendly competition adds an exciting edge to the event, motivating participants to push their limits and raise more funds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

And yet expressions of gratitude for employees’ efforts—when the acknowledgment is authentic, specific, and timely—have been shown to be a huge boost to motivation and productivity. People are less likely to express gratitude at work than anyplace else. Gratitude gives their team members confidence to keep going.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Explore the other get-involved possibilities tailor-made for building community and inspiring generosity. More than 75,000 supporters participated in this event, showcasing how motivating a mobile activity-tracking platform can be. Many non-sport options also happen to be ideal for tracking on a wearable device.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture. The benefit is that your nonprofit’s culture can give your staff a motivating sense of purpose. With good organizational culture, your staff and volunteers will feel motivated to do their best work. What does your nonprofit do to maintain its culture?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? Motivate participants through milestones, notifications and fostering an online community.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. Consider it the heart and soul of your fundraising efforts—a narrative that resonates can drive engagement and motivate donors to contribute to your cause. What motivates them? Who are they?

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Greater Giving

MAY 23, 2023

Let’s explore the strategies Chad employed to energize the room and inspire generous donations. Create Value Statements for Each Level To inspire donors, create value statements that demonstrate how their financial support will benefit the organization. For example, Chad’s recent event aimed to raise $100,000.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Understand Volunteer Motivations: One of the primary goals of a volunteer engagement survey is to gain insights into what motivates volunteers to get involved. By understanding their motivations, nonprofits can tailor their volunteer programs to better align with individual preferences, thereby increasing engagement and satisfaction.

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