Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Irrespective of channel or medium, the key elements to effective storytelling are the ability to convey what is unique about the nonprofit, why it is worthy of support, how the audience can benefit from supporting it and how to go about doing so. The selected channels make up part of an organization’s Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This analysis can help guide you towards what best engages your target audiences. If you are incorporating new ideas into this year’s fundraising efforts, use this data to make some predictions about how you can best motivate your audiences into action. You might think they’re redundant—but your audience won’t.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example when watching a video, audio and visual channels activate separate parts of the brain , and when these two elements combine, it helps supporters better understand and engage with your mission. . Get to know your audience. Use a call-to-action. That’s one in every eight kids.” Provide a solution.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Understand your target audience Your small business likely doesn’t have the seemingly endless budgets and robust marketing departments that large corporations do. This means that you’ll need to be more economical with your efforts, choosing only the communication channels and tactics that truly resonate with your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

Let me give you an example. You’re a charity fighting for action on the climate crisis, and you had two ads on Facebook. Investigate how well your audiences perform. Are your conversion rates different for different audiences? Example: utm_source=facebook. Example: utm_medium=cpc, utm_medium=email.

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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. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Understand Your Audience. How long someone has been supporting your event, how they prefer to be contacted, and the content they’re most likely to interact with are just a few examples of how data helps you reach your supporters where they are. Create a Volunteer Committee.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll unveil the art of transforming individual stories into a collective force that not only resonates with your audience but also propels your cause forward. These narratives can resonate deeply with your audience, fostering an emotional connection and a deeper understanding of your mission.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Top of funnel outreach includes channels like social media, newsletters, and blogs that are designed to establish credibility. Target new audiences – We focus on member experience, satisfaction, and retention, but what about the more tangential groups we touch as an organization? One example of thought leadership is this blog!

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive. That’s why advocacy organizations and activists organizing their local communities toward action can be such a useful way to drive positive change on LGBTQ+ issues.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. Examples of campaign objectives and goals include: Building awareness of your nonprofit by increasing new website visitors by 20% in six months. Define the problem.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 17, 2022

While keeping this top of mind, you should ensure you give your audience what they want and need. Understanding user intent and your audience. This should include personality, voice, tone, style, and formatting items (for example—is your nonprofit pro or against the oxford comma?). Deep knowledge of writing well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission. For example, Heal the Bay : Create a custom Collection for your communities. You know your audience best.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, let’s say your association sold two products (Product A and Product B) last year that brought in the same total revenue – $20,000 each. With this new virtual-only audience segment, they launched a new online course that resulted in nearly $300,000 of additional revenue. Read more about their story.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A holistic nonprofit digital marketing plan involves weaving together multiple channels and strategies into a unified approach that resonates with your target audience. These allow you to determine whether the actions you’re taking are actually contributing toward the results you want to see. Segment your audience.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Ask a volunteer to share a personal story from their time serving the organization, or ask one of your clients to share an example of how your organization has benefitted them. Communicate with your audience by showing engaging photos of your work or a testimonial. Clear calls-to-action (CTAs).

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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. For example, you might attract 150 new donors and retain 55% of your existing donors within a year. Plus, you’ll need to adjust it often to ensure you adapt to changing audiences and preferences. Prioritize SEO.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for activating people to take action. The best time to drive action is when an issue is in the news or trending on Twitter. In this example, Color of Change reminds people that accountability for George Floyd was achieved because enough people cared to speak up. . Be persistent.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Determine your goals and audience. The first step to creating a nonprofit content strategy for WordPress is to determine your goal and your audience. To help you figure out your goal and audience, answer the following questions: Why do you want to start a WordPress site? What actions do you want visitors to take on your site?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Amplifying Your Nonprofit’s Brand Across Channel. Your paid advertising team has been hard at work defining which audiences and channels they want to target this new campaign with, and your social media team has been prepping your profiles and planning out a strong content schedule to make a splash.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

With approximately 344 billion emails sent per day, it’s no wonder why so many recruiters use this channel to source, engage, and secure job applicants. Clarify navigation and next actions. Using these strategies helps you highlight your unique value proposition over competitors to a wider audience. Use calls-to-action.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. Storytelling makes it personal and transforms the heart and mind of your target audience by showing them why something is important, instead of just telling them. Prompt action from your audience .

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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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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

With the ability to run paid advertising across a variety of different channels and placements, it can all seem a little daunting. For example, when we worked with PG Volunteers on their recruitment campaign, their goal was to hit 300 form submissions, with the following KPIs. Clicks CTR Form Submissions The result?

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Classy

MAY 12, 2021

Back your nonprofit social media approach by a strong plan to increase the likelihood of attracting donors worldwide , driving them to take timely action, and building a following of new supporters to engage for recurring giving campaigns. . Look at Examples to Inspire New Ideas. Choose the Best Channels to Post on . The result?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Segment your audience . But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. According to our guide to multi-channel marketing , companies that switch to integrated marketing techniques see an average 24% increase in their marketing ROI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

How do you get your appeals in front of your Facebook audience despite the significant decline in organic reach and the resulting reduction in engagement caused by changes to the News Feed algorithm? The risk is low, and the potential rewards are great, so be sure to consider testing this channel as part of your next fundraising effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

Facebook Ads are the channel that Digital Charity Lab gets asked for the most help with, by quite a distance. 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.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. Understand your audience When planning your marketing strategy, it’s helpful to start with the end in mind—who are you trying to reach? Demographics. Create social media posts based on your existing platforms. Sponsor connections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

” My answer is: ”Don’t ask me, ask your audience.” ” That to say that you need to know your audience and how they get their information. Even more importantly, what motivates them. So, was delighted when Darren Barefoot asked if he share a guest post about how to do audience analysis.

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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. For example, could people who donate every year be cultivated for a larger or monthly gift? Be Informed.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. By having a clear message, you can create a narrative that resonates with donors and inspires action. Use Multiple Channels to Tell Your Story. Make it Easy to Donate.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Dear Emotionally Suspenseful, It’s great you’re thinking this way, as there are multiple ways to trigger human feelings and actions. So, think carefully about your audience. You’ll likely come up with more than one answer, for example: They personally want to try a new sport. It also channels fear of missing out (FOMO).

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