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Tips for nonprofits from Candid’s year of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts 

Candid

Our goal for these videos has always been to reach younger audiences and those with a preference for video content, as well as captivate our existing followers on social media. Make video part of your broader content workflow Consider how video script writing can fit into the broader way you create content.

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

Create a standardized script. Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Include matching gifts in call scripts. Fundraising advice from phonathon experts. Phonathon Script Introduction #2: “I’m calling on behalf of University X to raise money for our annual phonathon campaign. Create a standardized script.

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40+ Ideas to Light a Fundraising Fire Under Your Nonprofit Board Members

Blue Fox

40+ Ways Empower Your Board Members for Fundraising Season Inform Hold a fundraising season kick-off dinner Give board members the option to give rather than fundraise Share 2021 Giving Tuesday Stats Stay in touch on fundraising goals and progress Share: How Nonprofits Build Donor Trust – Be Transparent Train on new fundraising software (like (..)

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6 Surefire Tips for Asking for Donations Over the Phone

Qgiv

Have a script when you ask for the donation…. While your employees might not be able to make the hundreds or thousands of calls to raise your target goal, you can utilize your team of volunteers to help you. When they are the ones making donation appeals, the asks are more genuine and sincere as opposed to scripted and stiff.

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Event Video Production 101: The Right Choice For Your Next Event

AccelEvents

Should you shoot video ahead of time or let speakers potentially go off-script with live video? I’ve compiled an event video 101 to give you a primer on what your choices are, the ups and downs of each, other little tidbits of advice along the way. No worries about a speaker going “off script” or worse – not showing up at all. .

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8 Incredible Tips to Ask for Donations in Person

Qgiv

Luckily, we have some advice! While you’ll definitely talk about your organization, remember that the goal is to get them excited and engaged. Check out these scripts for requesting donations from first-time donors and from recurring donors: Donation Request Script for First-Time Donors. Meet them where they are.

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Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today

The Modern Nonprofit

Her goal is to see more nonprofits become true “sustainable social benefit organizations”– those that help people be the change they want to see in their communities and the world. While her content might not look super modern, her advice is invaluable. Don’t let it be you! BETH’S BLOG.