EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Given this trend, we asked some of our partners, what are some messaging and communications best practices to help nonprofit fundraising and engagement staff recruit and retain more recurring donors? With testing, nonprofits can experiment and improve on what communications work best for their sustainer audience. Alras Digital.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Stay up to date on online advocacy trends. .

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

501c3’s can’t do advocacy, it’s not allowed. ” In other words, not all advocacy is lobbying — and not all lobbying is prohibited. In fact, depending on a 501c3’s annual expenses, a nonprofit could spend 5% – 20% of it’s annual resources on direct advocacy or lobbying. Advocates aren’t donors. Donors aren’t advocates.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Looking for more ways your technology can boost your advocacy program?

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

If your organization conducts federal advocacy, be sure to transition volunteers into your federal campaigns. Geographically-targeted social media In a larger organization, it can be hard for the advocacy team to secure slots on the social media calendar.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The 15th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, focusing on Advocacy and Visual Communications: How to Rise Above the Noise. read it on your desktop, mobile device, or Issuu app) Articles and interviews in this issue examines visual communications and advocacy across a range of angles. >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. 7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Members are increasingly distrustful of government and jaded about advocacy, leading to less engagement in advocacy and government affairs. Members are asking for resources they can use to bring people together and enhance trust within their communities. How is declining trust affecting your association?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Optimize the interview process Once you’ve identified qualified candidates, it’s time to initiate a clear and efficient interview process that decreases the time to fill the position and ensures timely communication.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Optimize the interview process Once you’ve identified qualified candidates, it’s time to initiate a clear and efficient interview process that decreases the time to fill the position and ensures timely communication.

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Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Here are some quick tips: Explain why and have a plan: Plan your strategy first , and make sure you have thought through your strategy and resources before you dive into tactics. Lesley Molecke is the founder of Cornershop Creative, a web strategy agency dedicated to helping nonprofits make the most of the web.

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Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Other marginalized networks, such as Black Twitter and Disability Twitter, are choosing to remain on the platform, where they’ve developed strong community networks that they can’t easily replicate. For nonprofits, this moment presents an opportunity for a social media strategy “do-over.”

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Social Media Media Strategy Social 92

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Emily Friedrichs is the Communications and Content Marketing Manager at Elevation, a nonprofit digital services agency. Emily has taught in underprivileged communities in New York and Buenos Aires. Intimate knowledge of your nonprofit is a cornerstone of your communications strategy. Analyze your “Donate” page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. 1) Set up and prioritize LinkedIn Pages in your social media strategy. email addresses are not allowed, and as a general rule, should not be used for your nonprofit communications publicly or internally.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Last week, we went over digital advocacy forms. Mobile messaging is becoming an increasingly popular communication channel for nonprofits. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail. percent , and 10 percent for mobile advocacy messages.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There is no “one size fits all” strategy, but all collaboration is rooted in trusted relationships. They are setting the stage for transparent communication when evaluating compatibility and complementary “value exchange between partners” are in effect. What is the organization’s capacity for partnering? External partner assessment.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

It’s important to clearly communicate the mission of your organization and to anchor back to this mission as often as possible, especially during challenging times. Adopt Agile and Adaptable Strategies: The future of grantmaking equity demands flexibility and adaptability in response to changing social, economic, and political landscapes.

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Philanthropy Action Structure Law 87

DipJar

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Advocacy campaigns are an innovative way for nonprofits to engage their current supporters, attract new audiences, and fulfill their mission at the same time. However, before you can reap the many benefits of a successful advocacy campaign, your nonprofit will need to invest in the right advocacy software. Canvassing Software.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time. Personalize communication. Divide donors into tiers based on their level of giving and adjust your appreciation strategy accordingly for each group. Offer a variety of ways to get involved.

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Relationship Build Donor Strategy 52

Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Identify Your Own Story .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

For more insights on branding, messaging, strategy, print and web design, sign up to receive Bureau for Good’s once-monthly articles here. Successful nonprofits respond to significant change by reevaluating their strategy—and that includes their online strategy. Organizations are always changing.

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Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

Because mid-level donations play an essential role in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, cultivating and stewarding strong mid-level donor relationships is vital. Strategies to Identify Mid-Level Donors Your nonprofit may be wondering who your mid-level donors are. Let’s begin. Express appreciation.

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Donor Advocacy Nonprofit Method 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

This year’s tools tap into emerging trends, such as Messenger bots, cryptocurrency, and gaming for good, and also build on long-time successful fundraising strategies, such as e-advocacy, online contests, and monthly giving. If you think we’ve missed a tool, please share it in a comment below. 3) GiveTrack :: givetrack.org.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! From Insight to Action: Using Analytics and Benchmarking in Fundraising Strategy. BONUS SESSION!!

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Professional Communication Blackbaud Fundraising 49

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. The simplest way to select an image and ad copy is to pull from what’s worked best in your past communications. Conclusion: Try, learn, repeat.

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Facebook Fundraising ROI Virginia 239

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Given the rapid growth in grassroots advocacy initiatives at organizations large and small, we’ve been talking a lot in our office about the opportunities nonprofits have to drive new types of engagement through advocacy and what makes an organization effective. Passion, dedication and smart strategy are important.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2019

As you can see, donor retention is a key part of any nonprofit’s organization strategy. In order to effectively retain more donors, your nonprofit must consider strategies to achieve three main objectives. Luckily, we’ve already compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit achieve these goals. Advocacy actions.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2023

Three strategies to promote your new AMS purchase Are you ready to get staff, members, and key association stakeholders e xcited about your new AMS? When you provide your organizational priorities to members and key stakeholders, you can more effectively communicate why you selected your AMS. Where should you spread your news?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

W ith access to user-friendly reports , dashboards, and member – driven communications, you can transform your annual reporting process, making it member-centric. To p rioritize your members, you’ll need to implement a member-centric strategy. Worked in advocacy efforts? . Here’s how to get started.

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Report Tips Associations Advocacy 107

Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s clear that a strong digital strategy is key for today’s end-of-year fundraising campaigns. Build a mobile strategy now with the help of this book. Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to Implement Online Multichannel Strategies to Spark Advocacy, Raise Money, and Engage your Community by Allyson Kapin and Amy Sample Ward.

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Free Help Fundraising Storytelling 119

Care2

OCTOBER 10, 2012

In 2005, the Congressional Management Foundation reported that communications to Congress had increased fourfold over the previous decade, and had doubled between 1999 and 2004. That is a ton of advocacy. How do activists experience advocacy, and how is it received by its ostensible targets on the Hill? To what end?

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Advocacy Report Summary Mobile 74

NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

At #MFOM14, I participated as a speaker, leading one workshop, Email Marketing to Support Year-Round Online Fundraising , and as a panelist for the session, Visual Communication: Create pictures, videos, and presentations quickly, easily, and affordably. What free or low-cost tools do you rely on for creating visual media?

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Communication email Marketing Reflection 94

Media Cause

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve sat on nonprofit advocacy, fundraising, and communications teams—all in an overall digital engagement capacity. It might surprise you, but as Media Cause’s Director of Advocacy, I’m on board with a fundraising-centric approach to nonprofit strategy and journey building.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

With sound infrastructure and staff support, organizations can begin to design engagement strategies that build upon basic management practices. Sending volunteers regular communications and inviting them to special events can be an effective method of developing a donor relationship with volunteers. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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Volunteer Impact Strategy Arizona 69

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. This is your chance to let your audience get to know you and to communicate your values. Why are you doing what you do?

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