TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

A good database integrates with an organization’s workflow, allowing for donor communication directly from the platform, reminders, instant access to account records, and even notes or appointments. Smaller nonprofits, and even larger ones, are constantly evolving as they find their captive audience and grow their voice.

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Database System Management Captivate 225

Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Over the past several years there’s been a question vexing non-profit organizations: how to attract the newest generation of philanthropists and turn them into active and engaged supporters, in essence how to turn social-media mavens into boots-on-the-ground activists and volunteers able to further a cause through hand-on involvement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2011

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 256-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0, Book Tour Sponsors.

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Social Media Guide Social Media 187

Achieve

MARCH 16, 2022

However, they also present their own unique challenges, like the difficulty of digitally engaging attendees or the tricky technical process of setting up your event activities. Additionally, you should try to “warm” these communications with expressions of gratitude and a more human voice.

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Survey Virtual Tips Associations 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Book Tour ?. ?

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Social Media International Interview Examples 211

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

In 2005, we got a chance to meet face-to-face in London at the Global Voices Blogging Summit after I transitioned from being the Cambodia bridge blogger. Tharum has served as a communications director for a number of international NGOs based in Cambodia, but recently launched his own communications agency.

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Philanthropy Cambodia Impact Learning 75

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

There are many free and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) options, which can be used through your computer and your phone. Google Voice is a great place to start for as low as $10 a month. You need a website to be the hub of all your online activities. Squarespace and Wix are both popular choices for small nonprofits.

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Tools Nonprofit Doc Google 105

Classy

MARCH 26, 2021

Don’t forget to continuously communicate with your supporters around your goals. If your organization has corporate or major sponsors that are interested in donating a matching gift for a certain time period and/or up to a certain dollar value, it’s easy to add this in on Classy’s backend. They are powerful to use year-round.

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Campaign Tips Fundraising Online 59

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After all, even if they no longer volunteer with your organization, there was a time when they were actively engaging with your work. A corporate sponsorship usually involves a sponsor supporting an event, donating auction items, or giving a monetary gift to help you meet a fundraising goal. Get sponsors involved in event committees.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Involving members of the affected community in Advisory Boards is becoming more and more common. It’s a practice funders like to see, because an Advisory Board gives members of the affected community a voice. Sponsor a table at the organization’s event. How will communications with the group work?

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Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Her project Blogging the Dream , is one of the six new health-focused citizen media outreach projects that were announced in June by Rising Voices and Open Society Institute's Health Media Initiative. Been active since 1995, working in the northern part fo Romania to help mentally challenged people overturn the stigma. It is two-way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

We identified several great examples of nonprofit using social media data for decision-making, mostly to support communications strategy. Sponsored by Dell, the Center uses customized software produced by Radian 6 to monitor and analyze social media in real-time. Crisis communication strategy. Disaster work. In which formats?

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Social Media Channel Data Media 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2013

During the Social Good Brasil Conference, I was present during a VIP discussion session with NGOs and Sponsors that Peter facilitated about the themes in his book, “ Little Bets ” where he asked a simple, but powerful question: ”What is failure?” How can we improve the activity the next time we do it?

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Global Social Artist Technique 98

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I think the most important part of designing a competition that leverages crowdsourcing is to strike a balance between too many voices, and too few. A process like this can ensure that lots of different ideas are included but that the competition can stay true to it’s purpose or the goals of the sponsoring organization.

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Care2

MAY 15, 2009

Firstly, know what you want to get out of your campaign or communications online. Facebook General Growth data: More than 200 million active users The fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older More than 3.5 They were active and dedicated to making it work and raised 90,000+ friends. What is your real output?

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Social Media Tools Online Advocacy 34

Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2013

"), have risen as leaders in grassroots organizing and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). " It was this feeling of disempowerment that brought together several concerned citizens, including Darko, to voice their disapproval in a local online forum. The civic movement he started, Dosta! “Enough!”

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Herzegovina Bosnia Build Technology 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

For two of the peer learning groups , we explored best practices for using Facebook strategically as part of an integrated communications plan based on this content ( [link] ). A few days ago, Mari Smith posted this update : The News Feed is *clearly* favoring posts and activity from friends and subscriptions (vs.

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Facebook Change Profile Impact 112

BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is the most important fundraising and communications tool you have. Communicating when you are not asking. Use the same appeal message and call to action in your mail solicitations, on your web site, and in your email communications – and reinforce your message over and over. Thanks Gail! Welcoming new donors.

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Mail Money Raise Tips 61

NTEN

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

We''re excited to announce our Green Sponsors for the 14NTC! These sponsors are taking a sustainable approach to sponsoring the NTC and have opted out of printing their promotional materials to be more sustainable. This year''s Green Sponsors are: Confluence. Engaging Networks is proud to be an NTC Green Sponsor!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

I had the great honor of moderating the panel Tools Galore in Online Communications: From Google Earth to Wiki’s and Twitter this panel will give you the nuts and bolts of the latest tools organizations can utilize to ramp up their next online campaign. Firstly, know what you want to get out of your campaign or communications online.

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Tools Tech Map Case Study 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The more work you can do before publicly launching, the more time you’ll have to focus on communicating with your donors and fundraisers. It’s nearly impossible to successfully fundraise for a cause you don’t fully believe in, so we brought in Molly McHugh, Grassroot Soccer’s Communications Director. Keep up the great work!

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Goal Fundraising Help Africa 306

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

Planning additional activities, like wine pulls, raffles, and entertainment. Additionally, you’ll need to start thinking about the bidding experience and flow of the event’s activities. Avoid too much overlap between two revenue-generating activities. Create a sponsor page with a blurb about each sponsor.

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Tips Sponsor Virtual Nonprofit 87

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Reach out to potential sponsors. When you use your donor data strategically, you can set attainable goals, identify new donor pools, choose effective communication channels, and personalize your appeals. Text fundraising is a great way to increase engagement among your support base and establish a regular communication cadence.

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Donation Tips Donor Sponsor 52

NTEN

JUNE 20, 2011

The 2011 TMWL activity on Twitter was driven primarily by people very close to the campaign, whereas the first Tweetsgiving was driven by people Stacey didn't know yet or hadn't invested time cultivating relationships with. Two or three years ago, you could have a conversation out in the open and have people organically join in.

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Case Study Tools Studies Community 80

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

Planning additional activities, like wine pulls, raffles, and entertainment. Additionally, you’ll need to start thinking about the bidding experience and flow of the event’s activities. Avoid too much overlap between two revenue-generating activities. Create a sponsor page with a blurb about each sponsor.

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Tips Sponsor Virtual Nonprofit 52

The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A fundraising platform like Flipcause will help you track your active recurring revenue.). Communicate your value proposition – what do you offer? . Sharing stories from the ground and communicating ongoing gratitude emphasizes donors’ sense of significance and goes a long way to keep them engaged. Define success metrics.

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Giving Create Model Retention 96

Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

And for anyone attending the event and looking for some insight into how to get in on the philanthropic and social advocacy action, here are some of my recommendations on sessions, events and activities that have gold stars next to them on my personal event agenda. This panel is sponsored by ShareThis.". Data will be shared!

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Conference Government Social Media Influence 38

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We love to bring together communications, marketing, digital strategy, and fundraising all together in a strategic integrated way. And we crafted a whole new brand message and then we started communicating that in a lot of creative ways and pushing the boundaries. You’ve been super active in the chat.

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Results Video Donation Fundraising 78

Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

An effective case for support is a must-have for any organization that relies on donations to get its work done and make a difference in its community. Your case underpins all of your messaging and is a tool that can be actively used to engage different audiences and motivate action in support of your mission.

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Storytelling Support Tips Homeless 75

Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

In this webinar, Sarah Durham will focus on identifying who your audiences are, how to prioritize them, and other elements key to developing a smart communications strategy. So, for those of you who don’t know Big Duck, we are a communications firm that works exclusively with nonprofits. All right, awesome. So buy those books.

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Build Video New York City Communication 120

Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

For any communication platform you choose, remember that messages sent to your entire donor base are less likely to gain traction than messages tailored to different supporter segments. Consider asking local businesses to sponsor your online concert to cover any overhead costs, such as livestreaming equipment or musician fees.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Tips 76

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 25, 2017

Sponsored by iContact. Regardless of whether you work in the nonprofit sector or run a small business, an email newsletter is one of the most important communication channels you have with your customers and supporters. Is your newsletter primarily a vehicle to provide relevant internal communications and updates for your employees?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2017

Years ago, I was hired to launch an nonprofit’s online communications and digital fundraising program, but there was a lot of resistance to incorporating major donors into the online program. Offer Digital Engagement Activities for Major Donors. What activities can you create around that motivation? Guest Blogging.

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Gift Digital Online Pledge 27

NTEN

APRIL 18, 2014

We''ve already made notes in our agenda planning, exhibitor resources, and other communication templates to make these options and times as clear as possible. We also wanted to build a plenary line-up that showcased diverse voices and ideas throughout the conference. We recognize, though, that we can continue to improve here.

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NTC Report Ideas Badge 73

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Full Transcript: Steven: You’ll hear a robot voice. And so one of the things that has been such a big lesson, and an aha, and also a gift is when I started putting people first and then getting to the goal once I understood how to get my folks motivated, activated, interested, and owning the work that they did, like the sky opened up.

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Management Work Video Slides 86

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Millennials are dissatisfied with and uncertain about America’s future , says the most recent research released by Achieve in the Millennial Impact Report, The Power of Voice: A New Era of Cause Activation and Social Issue Adoption. Women’s declining belief in themselves and our institutions could explain the drop in their activity.

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Voice Donor Volunteer Phase 44

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Identify corporate sponsors , grant matches , social media advocates, and peer-to-peer (P2P) advocates. Do prepare for a mid-campaign slump with a period where donations will be matched to activate donors. This is also called marketing, but let’s call it what it really is – communication.

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