Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. The best stories to pitch the media (or include in any communication materials) have the following: Struggle/Solution : What community/personal issues does your organization address? Emotion : People act on emotion!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. When people feel a sense of urgency, they are more prone to act on behalf of a cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

You could keep slogging ahead doggedly, or you could take some advice from the president who led the United States through the Great Depression, helped create the United Nations, and brought you the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination. You can then offer up the made items in an auction benefitting your cause!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. Be sure to incorporate your nonprofit’s guiding principles and why these values are important to your cause on your homepage. Issue areas. Impact stories. Ways to get involved.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

in 2009 to understand how and why millennials do what they do with causes, there was one question advisors, practitioners and it seemed like everyone wanted to know –. what issues do millennials care about? Another finds economic, gender issues or wage as their most important issues. Social issue interests change.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year. One —Acknowledge Your Environment + Lead with Your Mission Yes, the presidential election is important and will be commanding the attention of the media and masses alike.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” People need to know how to handle when they are: Triggered – when a word or action causes a strong reaction Flooded – when an overwhelming number of emotions all at once causes physical stress responses.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 25, 2016

New research from Achieve investigates millennials’ ongoing cause engagement behaviors during a presidential election year. and were more interested in social issues concerning education, health care and the economy. More than a quarter of millennials surveyed did not want to vote for either major party candidate in November.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

Good creative is essential because it’s how we seize attention in incredibly busy spaces. It’s how we communicate compassion and outrage and hope, how we turn abstract and complex issues into concrete and immediate action. In many cases, we are asking people to take action on a topic that affects them directly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Define priorities and strike the right balance between patience and action. It’s also a time where you have an intense amount of attention and focus on your actions, your performance, and even how fast or slow you walk. However, what if you find that the decisions and actions were the right ones or were necessary?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. Civic Benefit: Holding Power Accountable — Common Cause. 2009 TAGLINE AWARD WINNERS. Big History.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

What actions do you want them to take––and more importantly, are those actions realistic with someone who has recently been introduced to your cause? Every cause has multiple reasons why someone should care, and depending on the size and structure of your organization, some may have more internal weight and priority than others.

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Achieve

AUGUST 28, 2016

If you’ve followed me on this blog or through my series of articles here, you’re familiar with my take on the need to move potential supporters from mere interest to deep engagement with your cause over time. If you’re a nonprofit executive, what can you do to get the public involved in your issue or cause?

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

It builds that trust and earns their attention, so when you do have something to ask them, they’ll pay attention. 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. Here’s the key: you want these posts to fit together.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

I just gave $25 to a person I don’t even know, for a Dance-A-Thon fundraiser supporting a cause I don’t even care about. But to be honest, I didn’t care much about that cause, either. Giving time and money to causes I wouldn’t ordinarily invest in. It’s not that people didn’t give to the causes they first identified – some did.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 10, 2023

By connecting the holiday theme with your mission, your nonprofit can emphasize the significance of your cause in the context of celebration and goodwill. While well-known holidays have broad appeal, nonprofits can also leverage lesser-known holidays to stand out and capture the attention of their target audience.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2022

They bring attention to issues that hold us back and empower supporters to take specific actions that are aimed at addressing and resolving those problems. Advocacy campaigns drive society to consistently progress toward a better, more livable world.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

. “In recent days, Causes has left MySpace and IdeaBlob has shutdown. In reaction to the Causes announcement, Economist bureau chief Matthew Bishop tweeted “Who knew it was on MySpace?” But to many people active in online social action communities, these events had deeper meaning. . To some, these events were unimportant.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

However, in a crowded fundraising landscape, it can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of potential donors. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. What is your unique approach to addressing this issue?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Supporters won’t read your blog just because they have a relationship with your nonprofit—they want to engage with informative, interesting content that actively furthers their understanding of your cause. You could write longer posts to share a beneficiary’s story or explain a complex issue relevant to your mission.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What actions do you want visitors to take on your site? This overarching goal can be broken down into a few smaller goals, such as: Spread awareness about our cause Gain financial support through online donations Increase volunteer activity sign-ups This information will serve as the guiding star of your WordPress content strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers.

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

How passion and devotion for good causes become memory and identity , published by Civil society press. When strong emotions like anger or fear are in play, driven by a story in the media, it’s difficult to predict the volume of donations a charitable cause requires. Are Donations Driven by Empathy or a Psychological Response?

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

And with AI image generators, you can create custom visuals that will grab attention and convey complex information in a simple way. By creating images that evoke emotion, you can make your materials more impactful and persuade people to donate to your cause. Generate Imagery for Fundraising Materials. Public link: [link]. MidJourney.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off. Prioritize shareable content.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

The annual financial audit is a great time to review your statements through a risk lens and search the corners of your financial statements for long-forgotten issues that could contaminate an entire balance sheet. This is where you need to pay close attention to “who” and “how.” This will help you prioritize solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story. Look at cause and awareness days that you can leverage to get more exposure and drive more donations.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This cohesive approach enables your supporters to contribute to your cause with just a few clicks. Featuring the button prominently and consistently creates a seamless user experience that encourages visitors to contribute to your cause.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. Have Them at Hello Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our But take heart. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

Receive proactive follow-ups on outstanding issues every four hours so you can focus more time and energy on mission-oriented work that needs your attention. Skip the line with priority email support today (and live chat support soon) if you and your team run into roadblocks. Talk to an expert

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment. Cause Camp. When : Sept 14-15, 2023.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, donors from around the world contribute to causes they care about—and many even discover new organizations and missions they want to support. Use compelling, emotional images and video to get across the importance of your cause. Issue a challenge to your followers! Get creative!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. HAVE THEM AT HELLO Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our But take heart. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Strength-Based Messaging: A Powerful Tool Thankfully, in recent years, new and long overdue attention has been focused on changing the way we build our donor relationships. Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

From role expectations to clarifying a task, consistent and clear communication between teams can prevent or solve most issues that arise and set the project up for success. Every meeting should leave the group with their questions answered and a list of action items to take away from the call to work through.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2017

But when fundraising isn’t top of mind, nonprofit leaders often turn their attention to another type of activity: the awareness campaign. Awareness campaigns typically are defined as a sustained effort to educate individuals and boost public awareness about an organization’s cause or issue. interest to action.

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