Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Donors want to participate in a winning effort, so share the success you’ve had so far. Ask for feedback.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Based on my anecdotal experience, most associations support the idea that a diverse leadership and workforce contributes to their success. Develop Competence Collegiality and good intentions are ingredients for success, but attitude isn’t enough to go the distance. Assign Responsibility Don’t take an ad hoc approach to success.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. 6 steps to telling your nonprofit’s stories. Act one – Set Up.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

What do successful organizations all have in common? Here’s what we’ve learned so far: Successful organizations have chief executives that work cooperatively with their Board. These are organizations that are not going back to their pre-pandemic structures and offerings. Technology powers successful organizations.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

You’ve heard how important storytelling is for communicating your mission and message but let’s face it – you haven’t written a story since high-school English class. Before you put pen to paper, it’s important to establish what the writing process looks like so you can set yourself up for the greatest success. Revising. .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels. Ask them to share their stories and experiences with your organization and invite others to contribute. If not, commit to doing so going forward.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. Now we’ve moved to a hybrid work structure, requiring that everyone be in office at least two days per week. And, through those stories, to develop relationships with the media and elected officials in that market.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

Experts say social movements, like these, end in one of four ways: repression, co-optation, failure, or success. To become one of the success stories, it helps to work from the bottom up, top-down, and inside out. Examples include #BlackLivesMatter, #MADD, and #FlintWaterCrisis.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

After you’ve become deeply familiar with your data and dedicated the time, strategy, and planning that goes into a successful CRM implementation, you might be surprised to learn that ALL of your data doesn’t belong in Salesforce. A data warehouse is a structured database that supports reporting, segmenting, and analytics needs.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

It’s what determines your chances of success or failure. As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. Every successful advocacy campaign needs passionate advocates. How old are they?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. In this article, I want to take it back to basics so you understand what is a story and why they matter for your non-profit. What is a Story? There you have it!

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Forum One

MARCH 16, 2023

Maybe you have a small team and wonder how to create a successful campaign that is manageable. Who you talk to and how you structure your research has a significant impact on the findings you gather and insights you can take action on. They can kick-start a movement, develop brand ambassadors, and implement long-lasting change.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

The answer: tell an engaging story. But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? Next it's really understanding how to properly develop your story so it has the problem, the solution, the impact and the ask, right?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started. Integrate your story into your website. These elements make up the tone of the story. Integrate your stories into your website.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 17, 2022

We were defining our processes, getting them the way we wanted, and defining what a good org structure looked like for LSU Online. Keys to Success. You May Also Enjoy: Success Story: Building a Better Recruitment and Admissions Funnel with UMBC. Success Story: Transforming Student Journeys Through Salesforce with UAB.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way.

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Forum One

AUGUST 9, 2023

Of the many tasks you will tackle in the course of launching a new website , one of the most important ones is content migration : the process of populating your new website with the content that is going to tell your story. Once the website is built—the scaffolding, structure, and design—your content is what brings it to life.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

What story will you tell in the letter? or written by someone who doesn’t understand the psychology behind a successful appeal. Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. Start with a short, hooky first sentence and tell a story. Plan it out. Be donor-focused.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Nonprofits who get more of their staff involved in their online fundraising strategy prove to be more successful in driving donations. On average, successful nonprofits bring four users into their Classy platform within the first 90 days. Breaking Down Your Nonprofit Staff Structure for Fundraising Success.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. For example, ensure all images include alt text, provide a transcript or closed captions for videos, choose text colors that contrast with the background, and use hierarchical page structure. ? Let’s dive in!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. First, engagement indicates the the success of the content you are posting, allowing you to build a strong community. It can often help to do some research, to find which hashtags will deliver the best results.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. Trajectory thinking is actually more useful for knowledge success.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Effective stories help you connect with your audience’s emotions while still presenting the important information they need to know.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

We’ll show you some ways you can use our platform to its fullest potential, sharing success stories from Greek organizations just like yours. These levels provide a clear structure for donors to understand how their contributions make a difference and encourage them to give at a level that feels meaningful to them.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

To ensure your video conveys all of the necessary information in a short amount of time, I recommend adhering to this general structure: Introduce the problem. Rather than overwhelming your audience with on-screen text, think about using compelling visuals and narration to draw viewers into your mission-driven story.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Contrary to popular belief, successful social media accounts are not run off-the-cuff! The most successful social media presences (nonprofit and otherwise) are in fact the result of a strong nonprofit social media plan! Our friends at Epic Outreach do a GREAT job of telling their story on Facebook using photos and video.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Will you help make this year a success by donating early? When and where you can, find ways to tell your organization’s story in diverse ways. Diversity can include religion, social economic status, ways of thinking, forms of story- telling, etc. To think of personal stories as a gift is powerful!)

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Forum One

JANUARY 13, 2022

One of the most significant hurdles in implementing a successful digital strategy is a lack of common understanding around digital tools, processes and goals. This is why cross-functional collaboration is key to a successful digital strategy. . A digital strategy is only as strong as the perspectives that are brought in to create it.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. What is a good social media strategy for nonprofits? Transparency. Your donors want to know how their money is being used.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. Here are five actions you can take right now to begin leveraging DEI strategies to drive fundraising success. By: Yolanda F. DEI Benchmarking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people. Silos are for corn.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

How do I determine the best structure for my program? Here are some factors to consider when structuring your membership program: Your organization’s goals. Do you have enough benefits to offer multiple tiers, or is a flat structure right for you? Are you trying to reach a certain fundraising target? Dues and tiers.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of brick fundraisers and how to make them a successful venture with the help of Greater Giving. Identifying an Engraved Brick Supplier Before setting your pricing structure, it’s imperative to find a reliable brick engraver or supplier.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 30, 2021

Whether it’s something structured like a weekly sales meeting or casual like trivia or happy-hour, time is always taken to get to know one another on a personal level. One of my favorite things about working for VolunteerHub is talking to clients and telling success stories in the form of case studies.

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