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.  You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Since then it has grown from 106 million active monthly users to 310 million active monthly users. As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. Of all social media, LinkedIn is the platform best suited for employee advocacy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

An Interview with Fanny Villiers , Directora General of Donadora – an official partner of the Global Trends in Giving Report ( en español ). Fundar is a 20-year old Mexican NGO in the filed of research and advocacy to fight corruption, impunity, and to adovcate for human rights. Is online giving growing rapidly as well?

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

Just like last year, common solutions to this year’s problems emerge in the form of fundraising trends. We’ve been paying attention to these developing trends, and have compiled them here for you. On average, young people are more active in advocacy for social causes than their older counterparts. Let’s get started!

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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. Advocacy is a long-term calling.  Check out our last installment here!

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Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

NetWits

APRIL 5, 2013

It contains online fundraising, advocacy, email, social, and mobile results from 55 U.S.-based Nonprofits often use this study to benchmark their own online activities and fundraising ideas. This follows a recent trend that email click-through rates have declined across all industries. based national nonprofits in 2012.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

The time is ripe for the early adopters in the nonprofit sector to embrace m-Advocacy, otherwise known as mobile advocacy. Well-known e-advocacy vendors like Convio , Democracy in Action , and Blackbaud will likely also soon add mobile advocacy to their list of services as well. At least I hope so. That said, bravo PETA!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success.

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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. There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. Twitter is not for every nonprofit. Twitter can be mean.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

According to the Community Brands Association Trends Study , industry training opportunities are the second most valuable membership benefit, with 50% of association members favoring professional development options. Survey your members to understand their volunteer motivations and connect them to the best volunteer or advocacy options. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

As of now, nonprofits, activism, and philanthropy are virtually non-existent in the metaverse (pun intended). Without altruism and advocacy being consistently present in these early days of its formation, racism and sexism are already revealing themselves in the metaverse. The Oculus Quest 2 experience. Virtual Workrooms in Horizon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

This opens the possibility for multiple activities to occur at once, such as games , a meditation activity, presentations, auctions , and more. Once you know your nonprofit’s activity is being seen by all your new followers, it’s time to post share-worthy content that’ll remind them why they support your cause.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Analytic Activism is a book about how advocacy organizations can make better decisions in the digital age. I wrote the book because it seemed like something was missing from the conversation about digital advocacy and activism. The answer, of course, is “it depends.” Communication isn’t just about speech.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

According to the Community Brands Association Trends Study , members in their mid and late careers rank insightful industry information as their top association priority. Find the publications, research journals, and websites that inform your members’ professional activity and development. Identify industry issues with survey results.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. The report explains, “After years and years of steadily increasing online revenue, including record-breaking 2016 and 2017 gains for many nonprofits, suddenly that trend line flattened out.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

Instead , they pursue a variety of other strategies centering on litigation, education, and industry-wide advocacy. This isn’t surprising when you consider the recent historical trends in funding for these organizations, which have increased continuously—with a notable dip in 2013 and a peak of $49 million in 2017. million to $35.6

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This has been a dominant trend in the past eight years of our analysis. Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts. Nonprofits need support to engage in activities that influence disaster-related policies. Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. .

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Care2

JUNE 24, 2012

Check out this great infographic below "The Future of Social Activism" that illustrates how Millennials are supporting social justice issues. Furthermore, with the right ladder of engagement strategies, they can be cultivated as donors over the long term.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Like many other activities in participatory philanthropy, this approach considers the process to be as important as the outcomes. This can range from them being consulted to owning the results.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

You might: Plan fun activities, such as a live concert or free luncheon. This type of giving combines the advantages of digital fundraising and word-of-mouth advocacy. Like and comment on supporters’ activity to show them that they’re noticed and appreciated by your organization. Plan kickoff and wrapping up events.

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Campaign Effective Giving Ideas 74

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 7, 2010

According to ABC news : According to the trend-tracking website Know Your Meme , the cartoon fad started with Facebook users in Greece and Cyprus in mid-November. But, what still really stands out for me, is the addition of the cause-advocacy appeal once the meme hit the English translation.

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Greece Cyprus Meme Picture 234

VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement. Nearly half (46.8

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

Philanthropy has been in a reckoning about its role in systems of inequality, and calls to support advocacy, movement building, and shifting power to include community voices have been steadily inviting more and more funders to reconsider how they work. Candid is also tracking the growth of this practice through data. (A

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Online Advocacy :: Another technology that launched in the late 90′s was the ability to sign online petitions and send emails to members of Congress. Online Advocacy :: The online action network is now featured under a catch-all “Act Now” link. World Wildlife Fund :: Today. View: worldwildlifefund.org.

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Care2

MARCH 6, 2011

They are viewed as techies and quite fickle when it comes to activism. Youth Activism Key Findings: Being a part of online communities promotes engagement. The Internet can serve as a gateway to online and offline civic and political engagement, including volunteerism, community problem-solving, and protest activity.&#.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 29, 2015

Their buying power is enormous, and their preferences are quickly becoming more than just trends: They’re becoming the norm. Thankfully, thousands of movements are successfully activating Millennial cause enthusiasts, converting them into donors , volunteers and outspoken advocates for a cause.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Black users have long been at the center of digital culture as trendsetting social media influencers, content creators, and key drivers of online racial justice activism, as seen by hashtag movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #SayHerName.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

It is not too early to start thinking about your nonprofit’s social media strategy for 2018, including how you want to capitalize on social media trends that will have maximum impact in 2018. According to Lee Odom , influencer marketing is one of those trends. Step 4: Activate. Step 2: Identify influencers. … Read More

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Influence Social Media Marketing Strategy 115

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This 2022 report features industry data, trends, analysis to help you better reach your donors. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. Mikva Challenge “Mikva Challenge develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society.”

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, you may already be feeling the need to take a stance on the concept of the metaverse or perhaps make decisions about “meta-related” activities like accepting crypto donations. The Metaverse requires advocacy. NFT fundraising has also proven to be an incredibly effective and innovative way to raise money.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. This shows respect for your candidates’ time and efforts and lets them know whether you are actively considering their application. Throughout this process keep your candidates informed and updated as you move through these stages.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. This shows respect for your candidates’ time and efforts and lets them know whether you are actively considering their application. Throughout this process keep your candidates informed and updated as you move through these stages.

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Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We also work towards long-term solutions through advocacy and policy at the federal level. We are also able to engage constantly with our other stakeholder groups: patients, provider groups, pharmacy groups, and advocacy groups. He got his life back: he has time with his family, he’s more active, and independent.

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People Virginia Cancer Foundation 69

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

service delivery, research, advocacy). There are two major trends in the 2020 data on racial equity thus far: a growth in the volume of grant dollars ($10 billion already, and this number will grow as more data comes in from tax returns) and close to $9 billion in pledges. arts, education, health) or use any number of approaches (e.g.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Now more than ever it’s crucial that your NGO knows the basics of a successful online fundraising campaign and has knowledge of emerging online fundraising trends in order to prepare for the future. Know online fundraising trends. Be very active throughout the day on social media. The average online gift in 2015 was $110.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. It is about actively making meaning in interaction with a social context. Whether knowledge is spoken or not, it is public.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Don’t neglect your ongoing fundraising activities. Instead of just communicating about your fundraising campaigns, share other involvement opportunities, such as volunteer experiences and advocacy opportunities. Your supporters likely have varying comfort levels when it comes to attending in-person activities. Get creative.

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