Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention.

Disaster 98

Disaster Action Change Hurricane 98

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

8 Corporate Giving Trends to Pay Attention To Companies constantly change and expand their corporate giving initiatives. Companies everywhere recognize the power these programs hold, so pay attention to employee giving as you craft your CSR strategy, regardless of whether you work for a nonprofit or company. Take Coca-Cola for example.

Trend 52

Trend Examples Giving Ratio 52

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

This is an example of an effective call to action (CTA) — a short statement or button that urges audience members to take a certain action. This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or take any other action that supports your nonprofit’s mission. .

Action 64

Action Guide Language Test 64

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Often, that means we’re pressed for time. That also means that we’re likely to devote less time to things that feel like they’re not directly contributing to your nonprofit’s bottom line. . Keep reading for three content creation tips to use when you’re short on time, as well as a few examples I’ve brainstormed just for you. .

Content 100

Content Tips Time Calendar 100

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. Let’s move to specific actions based on the developmental stage of your fundraising program.

Action 73

Action Report Practice Fundraising 73

CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention. Let’s break down the elements of a great fundraising event invitation and show it in practice with some top examples: Use A Multi Channel Approach.

Examples 97

Examples Create Fundraising Cancer 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Due to the restrictive algorithms imposed by Big Tech, many nonprofits have come to realize that organic reach on social media is at an all-time low and as a result, they have moved their social media icons to the footer of their website leaving the header reserved for only the most important calls-to-action.

Social Media 344

Social Media Media Social Newsletter 344

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Why event registration and data collection are important to nonprofits It’s true you can post on social media to get supporters’ attention, but that’s kind of like throwing spaghetti at a wall and hoping some of it’ll stick. You can categorize (or segment) it to learn about your participants and use that information to take action.

Chapter 298

Chapter Registration Data Education 298

Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? Attention spans have been falling over the years and are now at an all-time low. You’ve got to grab your supporters’ attention quicker and produce engaging material they want to read. But this example, from YES! Chances are you’re right. Take a look.

Attention 59

Attention Newsletter Headline Storytelling 59

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. To illustrate, by the time 2023 Pride began on June 1, there were already over 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed or passed in state legislatures across the country.

Advocacy 199

Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

If you keep a record of your donors’ birthdates, you have the unique opportunity to make crowdfunding a timely ask. For example, you could auction items online, face-to-face, or a mix of both, using an event website or a handy mobile auction tool guests can access from the ballroom or their living room. Encourage easy text donations.

Ideas 357

Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 357

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Three years later, the space between opinion and action seems to be getting wider. Lack of resources.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Kindful

MARCH 8, 2021

As a nonprofit professional, you don’t have a lot of spare time on your hands. With email marketing automation, you can make sure that you’re cultivating relationships with your current and future supporters at the right time , every time. Here are the automated email examples we’ll cover: Welcome email.

Relationship 98

Relationship Examples email Help 98

CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to send some year-end fundraising emails! Or else it’s time to look blankly at the page while you try to plan your year-end fundraising email campaign because you’re not sure how many emails is too many or what your emails should include. Now it’s time to sell them on it.

email 75

email Examples Raise Fundraising 75

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

We all have bad memories of pop-ups interrupting our flow on websites when we simply wanted to read some content, buy something, or take another action. A pop-up is an informational or promotional offer that displays over the top of your website content, with the goal of capturing users’ attention quickly and easily. Keep it simple.

Websites 317

Websites Work Test Nonprofit 317

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Let’s take a look.

Examples 83

Examples Websites North Carolina Virtual 83

EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Meeting these three milestones before the end of the month will get your grassroots team back on track just in time to launch your 2023 campaigns. Report #1: took one to three actions in the past six months. They will provide the air cover for your more impactful actions. Rest assured: it’s not too late to catch up!

Advocacy 198

Advocacy Volunteer Analysis Action 198

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

Yesterday, this tweet from Howard Rheingold, author of NetSmart got my attention! It is a simple, elegant way to train your attention while working online to keep mindful how you are spending your time. As he says in his book, your attention is one of your most available assets. ” (Note: I created a list.ly

Attention 113

Attention New Zealand Mind Technique 113

Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees.

Associations 317

Associations San Diego Las Vegas North Carolina 317

Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

These tools help you see how your campaigns are doing in real-time, so you can optimize your marketing budget by spending your money on what’s working best. By defining your members’ preferences and interests, you’ll be able to target them more personally and at just the right time in their member journey. How are you tracking success?

Analytics 169

Analytics Marketing Taxonomy Module 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Creating measurable goals with actionable items is vital to a fundraising strategy, and just as important is checking in to see how you’re doing. With the year half way over, this is the perfect time to evaluate your progress so far. Did you mail out an appeal at a different time? Did you mail out an appeal at a different time?

Goal 300

Goal Fundraising Pledge ROI 300

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is important for two main reasons: This is not a one-time purchase, but a monthly investment you will likely be making in perpetuity. Essential functions: Figure out what the tool can do for you, with special attention to the features that get unlocked at each paid tier. Connected to this is understanding the scope of your needs.

Application 272

Application Marketing Nonprofit Evaluation 272

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. ” For example, @WomenforWomen : It’s also recommended that your nonprofit sign up for Twitter Blue for $2.99 (USD) a month.

Twitter 355

Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 355

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

ChatGPT may prompt you for more context, so providing as much detail as possible will help with the copywriting process and save you valuable time. By using ChatGPT, you can save time on writing promotional emails, recruitment posts, and even on-site signage copy.

Tools 361

Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 361

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Date, Time, Location : Be clear and specific, mentioning time zone if applicable. Call to Action with Contact Information : Provide ways for guests to reach you for reservations, questions, or clarifications. Starting at 6pm or 7pm allows guests to attend after work while leaving them time for other activities later.

Captivate 52

Captivate Sponsor Headline Contact 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book, Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight actions are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

Action 40

Action Language Channel Attention 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area. Chock full of actionable tips and helpful resources, the video will help you land your ideal position in the nonprofit sector.

Course 271

Course Professional Free Online 271

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.

Hunger 106

Hunger Cancer Kenya Structure 106

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, you can answer these questions: What communication platforms do these individuals use? For example, let’s say you create a persona for your younger supporters. For example, you could publish a short post to update your audience on how far you are from your $20,000 crowdfunding campaign goal.

Practice 36

Practice Organization Nonprofit Content 36

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It’s important to understand both the tasks that someone needs to do on a site—for example, donate, find resources—and the mindset they are in when visiting your site. In the examples below, some websites chose to ask their visitors what they need. Have a plan for emergency announcements. In practice: 1) “I Have A Dream” Foundation.

Technique 325

Technique Design Websites Brain 325

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. Franklin D. Roosevelt once famously said: “Do something. If it works, do more of it.

Fundraising 352

Fundraising Nonprofit Ideas Virtual 352

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

As more organizations are relying on social media for their communication, it is becoming increasingly harder for nonprofits to attract and hold a prospective donor or volunteer’s attention. This means that nonprofits need to be efficient with their strategies, and an effective way to do so is to rely on behavioral science research.

Social Media 325

Social Media Support Media Social 325

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. Call your new donors. . Send welcome kits.

Retention 82

Retention Practice Donor Time 82

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

How do you connect with members when their attention is divided among so many places and activities? Micro-moments are those times when we turn, almost reflexively, to our mobile device (typically a smartphone) to search, read, and communicate when we have spare instants throughout the day. “I Enter the micro-moment.

Impact 121

Impact Associations Summary Attention 121

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There should be a reason beyond the fact that it’s the usual time when you send out annual appeals. . You want to inspire them to take action and feel a certain way after they make their donation. . In order to inspire the donor to take action, you need to create a sense of urgency around the ask. . Look at the example above.

Question 142

Question Donor Test Student 142

Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

To help, we’ve put together this guide to break down your donor data management into actionable items. In no time, you can deliver more relevant appeals and ensure your donors receive your outreach. For example, let’s say you’re sending out event invites. Reach out during important times.

Data 98

Data Donor History Demographics 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As such, consider showcasing your mission statement as a sub-headline on your nonprofit’s homepage, appearing just after your nonprofit’s tagline or name, to immediately grab your audience’s attention. Be sure to incorporate your nonprofit’s guiding principles and why these values are important to your cause on your homepage. Issue areas.

Effective 120

Effective Create Strategy Nonprofit 120