The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? In this post, we’ll dive into the secrets of planning events that do more than just entertain—they enlighten, engage, and encourage generous giving. AAPI business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. The post starts off with general guidance. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations. By adding a new membership type, you can create an entirely new audience and potential member base for your association.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

We asked our partners, what are some ways organizations doing advocacy can consistently engage supporters and keep them ready to take action with you, even outside of crisis moments? MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Here’s what they said.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

These items tend to sell quickly at any auction, but you can generate even more excitement with pre-bidding and mobile notifications. This model has become popular due to donors’ expressed interest in making incremental payments over time to stay active with your mission. Personal training sessions. Consulting services. Custom artwork.

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

Why leveraging different calls-to-action actually deepens relationships with your constituents and supporters. According to the IRS, “no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). Action Center.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. In this guide, we’ll review five game-changing strategies you can use to activate your marketing potential and bring in more supporters, let’s begin! Demographics. Previous engagement. Sponsor connections.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Signature Gala Evening Elements A well planned event timeline builds excitement and spurs action without feeling forced. Create engaging activities for your guests to participate in. Create engaging activities for your guests to participate in. Inspiring speakers that resonate with your cause can captivate the audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

It requires a slight change in thinking for many charities, who are used to putting their call to action into a video, and then set up ads seeking video views, thinking this will get people to take the call to action. If you use broad targeting instead (say an audience of 1 – 2 million people), you will get much better results.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Telling a good story can influence the mindset of the audience, and this explains why a lot of businesses today are using this tool to market their brands to their potential customers. Nonprofits can also make use of storytelling to engage their audience , get their attention, and influence them to change their behavior and take action.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The list offers a wide range of activities to choose from to support the financial growth of the organization. Storytelling opens doors and creates interest and can be coupled with an invitation to “take action” on the organization’s website which hopefully helps them acquire email addresses.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

The bottom line: you need a fundraising plan built on the right fundraising plan template — one that outlines goals, actions, and the specific results you want. Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tap into donor generosity to maximize major gifts To do this well, you need to understand the anatomy of a generous donor. This kind of donor is ready to give and shows this through active participation at events, volunteering, responding to communications, and more. million nonprofit organizations registered in the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2021

Millennials used to be the buzz-word, target audience we all aimed to reach. Now, Generation Z is taking center stage and are perceived to be the most philanthropic generation to date. They want action, not words. This generation seeks information as well as transparency. So how can you cater your message to them?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

but the specific update that’s generating a lot of buzz is the launch of an in-app prompt. This prompt essentially asks users to opt-in and “allow” apps and websites to track their activity. Smaller Retargeting Audiences. Simply put, iOS14 is Apple’s most current iPhone operating system. This one is first because it’s a big one.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. Plus, you’ll need to adjust it often to ensure you adapt to changing audiences and preferences. Create audience personas based on shared characteristics such as age, interests, and communication preferences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Since then it has grown from 106 million active monthly users to 310 million active monthly users. Though increasingly rare to find an auto-generated, unclaimed page, they do exist. For the first 13 years of its existence, growth was slow but steady. That changed when LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. And in a digital world where 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media take some action, that’s a substantial missed opportunity. Let’s dive in!

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If your nonprofit organization is struggling to share your message with your various audiences, you’re not alone. Are you looking to talk to your existing audience, or expand to new folks? But with a little bit of structure and curiosity, it becomes a lot easier to learn and iterate to better connect with your audience. .

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2016

Like with generations past, Millennials (born 1980-2000) are the “it” audience right now. They’ve overtaken all other generations in terms of population in the United States, and they’ve recently surpassed Baby Boomers to become the largest generation in the workforce. Millennials want to do good. The speakers.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Comprehensive online auction software improves every aspect of the fundraising process, from sending personalized communications using your donor data to generating real-time analytics that measure engagement and fundraising progress. Generate contact lists and marketing segments for use in promoting your auction.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Email marketing is the process of connecting to your organization’s audience via email. Having a clean and organized email account structure can be helpful when sending more tailored content to segmented audiences. Examples of this type of email marketing could include newsletters, product promotions, and donation requests.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 5, 2023

Nonprofit awareness days allow you to generate visibility for your nonprofit and connect directly with your audience—often reaching beyond your typical supporter base. Use this as your jumping off point for generating some great awareness day promotion ideas! Turning Awareness Days Into Action Plans.

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Care2

APRIL 30, 2014

Do you know what types of content or campaigns resonate with your audiences on your website, email list, and social media channels? This will help your organization improve your understanding of what your audience responds to. This will help your organization improve your understanding of what your audience responds to.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Deadlines are amazing at inspiring action. During the campaign, you should aim to generate an influx of website traffic. Ensure that it is designed to inspire and prompt action, and that donors can easily navigate to your optimized online donation form. Want to expand, scale-up, or activate even more steps?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Create compelling CTAs Calls to action (CTAs) are brief phrases that point site visitors to their next action. Specifically, they can help drive target actions like donating to your organization, registering for upcoming events like an auction or gala fundraiser , or signing up to volunteer at your next community event.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

You want to put more deposits in than you take out, and it’s really about how you show up for your audience week after week after week. This is true for businesses, it’s true for nonprofits, it’s true for entrepreneurs, it’s true for basically anyone that’s trying to get someone to take an action. Also you can ask your audience!

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These standards may include details about: Color schemes Logos Image style Tone of voice Messaging themes When your content’s branding aligns across all platforms, you’ll not only create consistency but also build trust with your audience. Make sure to include clear calls to action that link to relevant pages you’d like to highlight.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

After amassing 800 million active users worldwide, TikTok is now used for much more than dance challenges and quick recipe videos. . Does the tool help you reach your target audience? Our Generational Giving Report found that Gen Z prefers to give via social media apps! Educating your target audience.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s no secret that the most effective fundraising strategies begin with understanding your target audience. When talking about generational cohorts, there’s countless articles written on cultivating and soliciting Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. However, Generation Z is still an audience to be explored.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Highlight calls to action. Always think about your branding, goals, and target audience ahead of the actual creative procedure. No matter if you’re representing a school, church, nonprofit, or other public-facing organization, flyers are a simple, yet smart way to spread the word about your activities. Include QR codes.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

This new reality and shifting landscape have created significant opportunities to use virtual and hybrid events — and the technology that powers them — to elevate brand awareness, increase demand generation, enhance user acquisition, and ultimately accelerate growth for your company or your clients. Table of Contents. **.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause. By targeting specific audiences, you can also tailor the type on content you’re posting to increase the likelihood of viewers turning into donors. Engagement.

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

He highlights the importance of email marketing, lead generation, outreach campaigns, customer profiling, and acquisition to maximize ROI for all businesses. Drive urgency through your email subject line based on your campaign’s fundraising activity. One day left to take action. Be Thankful. Make It Sound Urgent.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations. Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail. Research and exploration.

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