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. Topics include: The role of social media content in digital marketing and fundraising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits. It’s hard to be an expert in any one social media platform, yet legitimate businesses and nonprofits are expected to maintain several different accounts. Facebook is the most popular platform, boasting nearly 1.8

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Consider these options when thinking about how to acquire donors for our nonprofit organization: 1) Use Google Analytics to determine how many visitors you have to your website. The question is, do most fundraisers know their website analytics ? 2) Move beyond social posting to targeted social advertising.

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Media Cause

JUNE 10, 2021

In the social media world, platforms are always changing. For nonprofits, using social media to your advantage is important as it gives you a creative way to accomplish your organization’s mission and purpose. Get ready for a shift toward audio format across social media platforms!

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Not all social media channels are created equally when it comes to engaging with your audience—meaning your planning and execution needs to be nimble and flexible based on your goals and the audiences you want to engage with. This ensures you’re not wasting spend on areas that won’t drive results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Now entering its sixth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. Website: Create a landing page on your website , a microsite , or on a third-party platform, such as Razoo. Social Media: Prepare in advance a month-long campaign. Countdown graphics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

68% of online donors most trust email addresses and websites that use the.org domain ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). 33% of nonprofits worldwide using a peer-to-peer fundraising platform ( Global NGO Technology Report ). For every share on social media, a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign raises an average of $13USD ( CrowdRise ).

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. Some users are migrating to new platforms, like Post, or to decentralized, open-source services, like Mastodon.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

But inclusion on social media isn’t just about what you post—it’s about how you post as well. . Let’s talk about a few steps that you can take NOW to make your social media content more accessible for everyone. . These are all excellent and necessary steps. Captions . And to be honest, it doesn’t always look that great.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

By Tereza Litsa , Social Media Manager at Lightful , a simple social media management platform for nonprofits. A new year brings new goals and now is the perfect time to plan your social media content calendar for 2019. Improve collaboration : social media should be a team effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

Once submitted, you will be provided instant access all the data covering website and email communications, online fundraising tools, social media, and productivity and security software. 1) 60% of nonprofits worldwide use WordPress as their website’s content management system. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace.

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DipJar

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you’re behind on your 2022 digital campaigns or just want fresh tips to liven up your social media strategy, be sure to tune in for this webinar with Kristy Fontelera, Chief Marketing Officer at Funds2Orgs and Elsey Enterprises. Some topics include: 2022 social media trends for nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Having a strategic social media communications plan in place is a must for nonprofits. billion social media users in 2021 – an increase of five percent from a year ago – it’s a valuable communication channel that should be part of your mix. Your social channels should reflect your mission and values.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. In addition to overall giving increasing these next two months, the number of your donors giving online and via social media channels is growing. We give to what we know.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. What kinds of posts should I make on social media?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. Let’s dive in!

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

We know our audiences are out there on social media. They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. But what social platform are they on the most? But what social platform are they on the most?

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2021

According to our research report, Navigating the Unknown: Findings to Future-Proof your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one drivers of charitable gifts in 2020. Pandemic shutdowns in 2020 made social media usage increase drastically! Why incorporate social media into your online fundraising strategy?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. A professional, attractive event website that showcases sponsor logos provides instant credibility. It’s as simple as adding a logo to the event website for real-time exposure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. 3) Upload your profile pic, add a bio and website, and post a first thread immediately.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Effective Marketing Starts With an Event Website An event website is the biggest must-have marketing tool for your golf tournament. Organizational website. Email campaigns. Partner marketing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). NextAfter ] The average return on ad spend (ROAS) for fundraising ads on Meta platforms is $0.50 NextAfter ] The average return on ad spend (ROAS) for fundraising ads on Meta platforms is $0.50

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TechImpact

JUNE 5, 2014

Few things have so dramatically altered our lives the way social media has. Defining an entire generation of Americans, and altering the way nonprofits and corporations view marketing, social media’s role in contemporary society and is only going to continue expanding. from social media, up from 26% last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts? Create connections between your site and social profiles.

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Qgiv

MAY 31, 2023

By now you probably know that you should have social media accounts for your nonprofit organization (and if you didn’t, now you do). Social media is a very effective method to connect with current and potential donors. But building a successful social media campaign is more than just creating a page or posting a picture.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social media is an important channel of communication for connecting with your donors and supporters. billion people were using social media worldwide in 2021, and that number is only expected to increase over time. Here are a few steps to help you get started on your social media journey! Set SMART goals.

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Media Cause

APRIL 8, 2022

When you begin planning a paid campaign around generating leads, there are a couple of ways you can capture leads—through on-platform lead generation ads and lead forms hosted on your website or a campaign-specific landing page. . Just like all ad platforms are not created equal, neither are lead generation methods.

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NetWits

JULY 10, 2012

Independent schools, private schools and K-12 schools have all found great benefits from using the Facebook platform to engage with students and families. Top 5 Social Media Tactics Every School Should Implement. 1) Stick to 3 Platforms - Blog / Facebook / Twitter. Build your audience on those platforms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore why online giving options are important and show you how to accept donations on your website with 7 easy steps. These online giving platforms come packed with all sorts of tools that make donating a breeze. First off, these online giving platforms make it easy and accessible for donors to give.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The world of social media is constantly evolving, and understanding social SEO is imperative for your nonprofit to make the most of organic content. What Is Social SEO and Why Is It Important for Your Nonprofit? Now what exactly does it mean when we talk about social SEO? That’s Social SEO at work.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 27, 2021

As a frequent Salesforce Social Studio user, I often find myself exploring the new avenues that the tool offers. Back in 2017, Twitter released an update sharing that the social media platform was assuming the gender of its users if not previously identified upon profile registration. Why is Twitter Assuming Gender?

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Social media is an incredibly powerful storytelling tool for your nonprofit. According to our report, Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one driver of charitable gifts in 2020—ahead of email and direct mail appeals! Sprout Social.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 5, 2013

I’m honored to be included in a new ebook about marketing, fundraising, and social media. That’s why social media can be a valuable component of your online fundraising strategies. After all, it’s called “social” media for a reason! Well, sure – it does happen.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

According to LinkedIn, social media and digital marketing specialists are the most in-demand occupations. Devex is the media platform and jobs board for the global development community. The website is available in English , Portuguese, and Spanish. 9) Devex (Worldwide) :: devex.com/jobs.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every nonprofit website should include key features to optimize fundraising, promote brand awareness, and attract volunteers. An online website isn’t just an advertisement for your organization. Instead, a website is a space you can utilize to increase fundraising, promote brand awareness, and find volunteers.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Maybe your nonprofit is still redefining their goals in light of changing social and professional environments. How are these social fundraising tools different to peer-to-peer fundraising platforms? When should you use them and can you use social fundraising tools and peer-to-peer fundraising platforms together? .

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