Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

But your new activists are the ones most inspired by your work right now (they just took action!). So for example, if someone takes action, then lands on a page where they can tell their friends, the next page they should land on is a donate page. June 16, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

We welcome your comments and feedback. This IRS action is long overdue. As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Garbage in, garbage out.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2008

Email tops the list, followed by your Website, your campaign savvy and the quality of the actions you ask your constituents to take. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

DECEMBER 6, 2007

If you enjoy frogloops content, we highly recommend joining Care2 and putting some of our words into action to make a difference! Post a Comment | by Share Article in Care2 News , Misc. Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. To create a new comment, use the form below. All rights reserved.

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Care2

MAY 1, 2008

Heres the outline: Tell a story Keep the audience in mind Make a clear call to action Shoot video with repurposing in mind Think outside the box Prepare a script and get some feedback B-roll is important Sound is critical Give the viewer the right web tools Host a screening To get the details, read the full article. All rights reserved.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

Update new activists on what is happening or has happened as a result of their action, then ask them to take the next step to help on that issue or on your next campaign. Take another action? Receive monthly updates 5 Comments | by Share Article in Email Marketing , Online Marketing , Online Organizing Reader Comments (5) Great post!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

With as many as 98 percent of visitors to an organizaitons donate page leaving before making a donation, the gang offers concerte action steps for increasing the percentage of visitors to your donate page who actually complete a gift. 2 Comments | by Share Article in Care2 News , Marketing Research , Misc. Its good to think about.

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Care2

MAY 9, 2008

Email tops the list, followed by your Website, your campaign savvy and the quality of the actions you ask your constituents to take. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

With as many as 98 percent of visitors to an organizaitons donate page leaving before making a donation, the gang offers concerte action steps for increasing the percentage of visitors to your donate page who actually complete a gift. 2 Comments | by Share Article in Care2 News , Marketing Research , Misc. Its good to think about.

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Care2

AUGUST 26, 2008

Prior to joining Care2s campaign team, sheworked for Amnesty International USAs Urgent Action program and theYMCA of Boulder Valley. Post a Comment | by Share Article in Email Marketing , Online Advocacy , Online Fundraising Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

MAY 22, 2008

1 Comment | by Share Article in Case Studies , Marketing Research , Online Fundraising Reader Comments (1) We at Donordigital are super excited about the opportunities that landing page optimization opens up for non-profits, glad to see that others feel the same way. May 22, 2008 | Melissa Tooley Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

MAY 22, 2008

1 Comment | by Share Article in Case Studies , Marketing Research , Online Fundraising Reader Comments (1) We at Donordigital are super excited about the opportunities that landing page optimization opens up for non-profits, glad to see that others feel the same way. May 22, 2008 | Melissa Tooley Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

JANUARY 6, 2009

Recognize value drivers - What user actions on the site help you achieve your goals? Receive monthly updates 2 Comments | by Share Article in Lead Generation , Misc. As commented on before the data is not necessarily the issue as opposed to how to look at it and what you want to look for. Which metrics will help you achieve it?

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

Regardless of whether people click-through or take action, as long as they can see who you are with respect to a cause, its important and leaves an impression. Post a Comment | by Share Article in Online Marketing , Social Networking Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. All rights reserved.

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2009

60) Search « Washington Post: Fundraising Via Email Is Way More Effective than via Social Networks | Main | Punching Up Your Action Alerts and Online Fundraising Appeals » Tuesday Apr 21 2009 Congratulations to Nonprofit Campaigners on Three Recent Victories Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 11:22PM | by Clinton OBrien 1.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

The Care2 message described the risks of PVC and urged participants to click through for more information, and to take action. 956 people) also signed up for CHEJ’s “PVC Action Network” email list, enabling CHEJ to cultivate these email subscribers into both grassroots supporters and potential members and donors for CHEJ.

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Care2

AUGUST 8, 2008

Prior to joining Care2s campaign team, she worked for Amnesty International USAs Urgent Action program and the YMCA of Boulder Valley. Comments Off | by Share Article in Email Marketing , Online Advocacy , Online Fundraising Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Maureen McGregor is the E-activism Director at Oceana.

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

In response , more than 50,000 people commented on the proposed changes in the management style of the National Park Service, including a petition from Care2 and The Wilderness Society that was signed by over 11,000 people. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Care2 Case Studies Reader Comments (1) Nice reading! Thanks for the info!

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Care2

MAY 3, 2007

With a fantastic narrative, your campaign is well on its way to mobilizing citizens to action and getting them to embrace your policy goal. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc. Reader Comments (1) Wow James, this event looks really interesting. Thanks for posting it!

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Care2

MAY 3, 2007

With a fantastic narrative, your campaign is well on its way to mobilizing citizens to action and getting them to embrace your policy goal. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc. Reader Comments (1) Wow James, this event looks really interesting. Thanks for posting it!

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Care2

JULY 15, 2008

Post a Comment | by Share Article in Video Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. To create a new comment, use the form below. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

You can also use social networking sites as a teaser to promote your campaigns with links back to your action pages. 2 Comments | by Share Article in Direct Mail , Integrated Marketing , Online Fundraising , Online Marketing , Social Networking Reader Comments (2) This is a very good point. Please add your tips below!

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Care2

AUGUST 14, 2007

Place the most important articles at the top - theyre more likely to get read there Give people an opportunity to donate or take action - links in standard newsletters do get clicked on, but, admittedly, not as much as stand-alone appeals Include fun stuff in the sidebars - they get clicked on a lot! Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

Emails sent to activists who had recently taken action on a given issue received 3x the response rate of regular full-list actions. For most organizations, almost one-third of all online actions are taken by the most active subscribers who comprise about 7% of the list. May 14, 2009 | Eric Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

Or tell them about another action youre running. I hate to call it that, but your list is a resource to sell your brand, your actions, and your organization. Sound off in the comments below! She said an action was even more important than talking about the organization. Talk about your content, or your archives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

We welcome your comments and feedback. We believe both lists greatly help to orient and remind respondents of their voluntary action over the past year. A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

First, converting someone who has found you and perhaps taken an action into someone you have permission to contact repeatedly. Post a Comment | by Share Article in Direct Marketing , Email Marketing , Integrated Marketing , Online Fundraising , Online Marketing Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2007

Members who took this action were further prompted to sign up for MFCN’s mailing list, and Care2 delivered the signups (with full first and last name, email address, zip code and in most cases, full postal address) at regular intervals to MFCN. To create a new comment, use the form below. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Also in the running and campaigning hard are (in alphabetical order) Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; Citizens for Global Solutions, Faithful Security; Genocide Intervention Network; Global Green USA; National Religious Campaign Against Torture; and Women’s Action for New Directions. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

JUNE 11, 2008

60) Search « New Research Findings: Advocacy Groups More Trusted | Main | Social Actions: How to Pitch Yourself in Two Minutes » Wednesday Jun 11 2008 Three Keys to Successful Online Campaigns Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 11:52AM | by Hatef Yamini Campaigning online. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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Care2

MAY 7, 2007

We used storytelling to engage people and motivate them to take action. Two ways we engaged people was to take action then post a comment on our page telling us what you did, and we also asked for people to submit photos of what they were doing and wed post on our page. Advocacy, however, has been more successful.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

Studies show that about 20% of online community members take actions offline at least once a year that involve their online life. Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. To create a new comment, use the form below. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com IDI hosts guided tours of the Second Life.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

– Anne Dougherty, Clean Water Action @escapetochengdu : Viral = spreads on its own without any help from its creator. ” Post your comments! Receive monthly updates 2 Comments | by Share Article in Online Marketing , Social Networking , Trends , Web 2.0 Never miss a post by subscribing to frogloops RSS feed.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

You can also see how that translates into cost per action or email viewed (opened). Reader Comments (24) Hey, Justin, dig the slick interface. :-) From talking about this last week, the biggest question this has stuck with me is how relevant ROI is for judging the value of a tactic that might serve goals other than fundraising.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

You can also see how that translates into cost per action or email viewed (opened). Reader Comments (24) Hey, Justin, dig the slick interface. :-) From talking about this last week, the biggest question this has stuck with me is how relevant ROI is for judging the value of a tactic that might serve goals other than fundraising.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

Receive monthly updates 7 Comments | by Share Article in Social Networking , Trends , Web 2.0 Reader Comments (7) Excellent stats Allyson. Even though I enjoy Facebook I honestly think a class action suit would not be unreasonable. June 30, 2009 | Andi Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Do you think Facebook is sticky?

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

60) Search « Care2 Featured in "Greenvertising" Report | Main | Free Range: The Art of Story Telling » Tuesday May 29 2007 Cultivate, Educate or Activate? 60) Search « Care2 Featured in "Greenvertising" Report | Main | Free Range: The Art of Story Telling » Tuesday May 29 2007 Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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