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. Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. By employing these tools, you can craft a powerful narrative that will resonate with your supporters and move them to action.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Here are five activities you can put into action between now and the end of the year to ensure your list is ready to go as soon as the 2024 sessions convene. He’s right: Effective grassroots is a yearlong commitment to engaging volunteers so they are primed for action at just the right moments in your campaign.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. This can be done through education as well as action.  Check out our last installment here!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me. Our participants were hungry for leadership experiences, so we formalized a network to train people to become welcoming outdoor leaders in their own community. Just go and experience nature!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

HERE’S THAT CAPTION IN ACTION: You’re invited to Teeny Rescue’s Yappy Hour on March 2, 2020 from 7-10 PM at Rose Gold’s Bar. Featuring delicious bar fare, craft beers, and favorite local bands, this event is a can’t miss! Proceeds will help us rescue and rehome dogs in need throughout our community. We hope to see you there!

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for thriving communities like yours. Celebrate National 211 Day 2023 with us!

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Candid

MAY 19, 2021

Communities, particularly frontline workers and people of color, continue to grapple with the mental health impact of dealing with COVID-related deaths, vaccine hesitancy, and economic uncertainty. Locally, NAMI of Georgia has a list of events happening to raise awareness and normalize seeking and receiving mental health care.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. Prompt: “Please write an energetic and cheerful letter to last year’s participants about Food for the Community’s Fall fundraiser. Raffle tickets will be available for the month of October.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. FourSquare. Meetup Everywhere.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  This will allow you to explain to supporters the reason behind the actions you’re asking them to take.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Company leaders, on the other hand, know the value of retaining employees, boosting their company’s reputation, and impacting their community. If you’ve witnessed a company sponsor a charitable organization’s work, you’ve likely seen corporate philanthropy in action! We’ll cover the following topics: What is workplace giving?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

As hand-held mobile devises connected to the internet spread to cities, villages, remote communities around the world, we need to continue finding ways to use these tools to make a positive impact. The first step in making change in your life, local community or world is to learn. 350 action in Oman Dive Center.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

They can use these extra hours to rally behind your cause—little actions can truly make a large impact in the long run. 1) Use an app that gives back to charity. However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

an identified need in the community you serve. Regardless of your call to action, the key to maximizing your reach is to be as visible and intentional as possible in the channels where your audience lives. Finally, come prepared with the resources your committee members might need to spring into action. That is a GREAT start.

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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. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? And in each local place, people are on different types of social media, some of which are global in scope. From @davidahood: agree with @neddotcom.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can categorize (or segment) it to learn about your participants and use that information to take action. Food drives and environmental initiatives Many of our nonprofit customers regularly host outreach events around community-benefitting activities. In turn, people join their local chapter as members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This holiday season, o ne-quarter of consumers plan to shop specifically at a local or small business. . 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.

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VisionLink

MARCH 23, 2020

In their words: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant disruptions to cities and local communities in the US and around the world. Successful suppression of COVID-19 in the United States will require urgent and decisive action by state, local and community leaders across the country.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

In recent years, the global youth climate action movement has risen up to demand that world leaders listen to science and mandate climate and environmental education. As a result, educators have an important opportunity to harness and facilitate this passion by connecting students to the global citizen science community.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. The actions we take today will support and protect the well-being of future generations. . Environmental Sustainability in Action on Earth Day.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Nonprofit knowledge base : Browse through short, actionable articles that address immediate questions on key nonprofit concepts and topics.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

From April 21st to 27th, 2024, we celebrate National Volunteer Week – a dedicated time to recognize the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. This year’s theme, “ Celebrate Service ,” is a beautiful call to action, reminding us to shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to give back.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field. For example, if you work at an animal shelter, ask local pet stores or boutiques for grooming gift certificates, dog and cat toys or pet sitting services. 3) Polish your communication plan. .

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, compare the impact of the following statements: “Because of our nonprofit’s tireless efforts, we were able to provide 100 laptops for local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.” Ensuring your calls to action (CTAs) stand out. Be sure to compress the image to support faster page load speeds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. Prefer to donate to local charities or make a long-lasting impact through their investments. Sample identities could be “community leader” or “survivor” or “change maker.”.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Today is Blog Action Day and this year’s theme is Climate Change. What’s Blog Action Day? Blog Action Day is an annual event held every October 15 that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 18, 2010

Day and I’ve been watching the time zones wake up in the US and start Twittering about the various service projects and community building activities everyone is participating in. the first thing that comes to mind is community: building it, empowering it, moving it to action, and nurturing it. Then or now.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

It doesn’t just happen with the flip of a switch, but you can start today by changing small things, and even big things, to make your organization a trusted part of the community. This can build trust, but can also increase engagement by providing relevant calls to action on the very first click. Empower community advisors.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

For anyone who designs, owns, manages or administers a WordPress site, the importance of the “community” that surrounds the wildly popular content management system cannot be understated. That said, the one-person-show introverts out there might find it a little daunting to just dive into the online community and start making friends.

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2017

For example, if you weren’t passionate about arts and culture, would you give to your local arts organization? If you didn’t really care about cats and dogs, would you volunteer at your local animal shelter or Humane Society? And once they’ve taken some action, how do you influence them to support your cause financially?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Embed calls-to-action within your blog content. A growing trend is to add large, visually prominent calls-to-action to the body of blog posts approximately halfway into the post. Think of your website’s sidebar as free advertising space and utilize the space for important calls-to-action and to feature key content.

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