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.  Check out our last installment here ! We are short 100 signatures to reach our goal—act now!”

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

NetWits

APRIL 5, 2013

It contains online fundraising, advocacy, email, social, and mobile results from 55 U.S.-based This follows a recent trend that email click-through rates have declined across all industries. The much-anticipated 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark study was released last week. based national nonprofits in 2012. percent to 4.5 It’s Not Too Late!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

By Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and producer of the Global NGO Technology Report and the Global Trends in Giving Report. Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. 2) Bots for Charity :: botsforcharity.com.

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Tools Online Fundraising United States 330

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. Track trends in your industry.

Associations 130

Associations Industry Government Education 130

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.

Advocacy 220

Advocacy Mobile Nonprofit Adopt 220

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

email addresses are not allowed, and as a general rule, should not be used for your nonprofit communications publicly or internally. 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. Gmail, Yahoo, etc. For example: 1.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 363

EveryAction

JULY 21, 2016

What are some trends you’ve observed in the ways nonprofits are (and aren’t) using technology to engage supporters? ". What pieces of functionality (advocacy, email, events, etc.) We appreciate that the EveryAction team pays close attention to social media trends within our industry and used that insight to enhance their tool set.

Advice 100

Advice Trend Tools Online 100

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2019

How has grassroots advocacy changed in the past few years? And what are the current grassroots advocacy trends that your organization should be leveraging to have greater success? Topics Discussed in This Episode: Changes in the grassroots advocacy space in the past few years. How digital has changed advocacy.

Advocacy 21

Advocacy Podcast Trend Storytelling 21

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! 2020 State of Advocacy: Building a Winning Advocacy Program. Derek Martin – Blackbaud.

Professional 49

Professional Communication Blackbaud Fundraising 49

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Last week, we went over digital advocacy forms. Mobile messaging is becoming an increasingly popular communication channel for nonprofits. percent , and 10 percent for mobile advocacy messages. One common priority for many advocacy program managers is rapid response—and what’s more rapid than texting?

Mobile 130

Mobile Digital Fundraising Advocacy 130

Care2

JANUARY 20, 2015

According to the 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , by NonprofitMarketingGuide.com, nonprofits are becoming more confident and more intentional about reaching out to target audiences, raising money, and retaining donors through engagement. What are your communication goals for 2015?

Trend 28

Trend Communication Metrics Mail 28

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. and has appeared in Axios Media Trends.

Facebook 242

Facebook Fundraising ROI Virginia 242

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. Worked in advocacy efforts? . Were more members involved in advocacy efforts? Here’s how to get started. Completed certification courses? . In volunteering?

Report 107

Report Tips Associations Advocacy 107

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?

Advocacy 74

Advocacy Report Summary Mobile 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. Of those that use a publishing and scheduling tool: 56%: To share most of our posts on social media accounts. About the Author.

Social Media 335

Social Media Stats Data Media 335

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.

Benchmark 81

Benchmark Digital Report Learning 81

Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

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. Advocacy: Spreading the message Successful board members go beyond their boardroom roles by actively advocating for the nonprofit.

Difference 96

Difference Influence Demonstration Nonprofit 96

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. Most of the research on digital advocacy is focused on the new types of speech we now see online.

Analytics 31

Analytics Advocacy Chapter Environment 31

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. Reading what your members read can give you an in-depth look at industry issues and interests and keep you up to date with the latest trends. .

Voice 99

Voice Culture Leadership Create 99

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

According to a survey by Bloomerang , in cooperation with Nonprofit Marketing Guide: Most nonprofits are familiar with communication segmenting. Data ambiguity can lead to poor internal communications, preventing nonprofits from effectively applying segmenting. The most common segments tracked past donor interactions, not demographics.

Communication 57

Communication Library Demographics Nonprofit 57

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

It’s common for lean funders to exchange information about community needs, nonprofits, and grantees. Common subjects include strategic planning, communications, advocacy, and community needs assessments. . 6) Funding or Engaging in Advocacy . Ask people what they want to talk about.

Collaboration 92

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. 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.

Websites 248

Websites Design History Online 248

Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms.

Relationship 78

Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 78

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. having your marketing team launch a new campaign and explore a different communication channel). Communication preferences. Next, specify exactly how you will achieve the goal (e.g., Engagement with content.

Analytics 52

Analytics Data Giving Metrics 52

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

These ideas from a recent association trends study can help you prepare your organization for whatever comes next. While I don’t have a crystal ball, I do have some association trends data that can help. Here are five ideas from the association trends study to help you prepare your association for 2022 and beyond: 1.

Associations 78

Associations Studies Trend Data 78

NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2013

We examined the fundraising success of 83,566 participants in a variety of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns to find out more about mobile peer-to-peer giving trends. crowdfunding Data data-driven fundraising campaigns Mobile mobile fundraising nptech online advocacy peer-to-peer fundraising Strategy Communications Fundraising'

Mobile 82

Mobile Technology Fundraising Impact 82

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

The 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report highlighted the positive impact nonprofits have experienced from investment in new payment methods, technologies, and skills. For more nonprofit trends and insights, download the 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report. Many tried new things….but

Change 75

Change Marketing Fundraising Stream 75

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Interrogating how legacy social media platforms and their harmful content policies impact nonprofit communications, organizing, and fundraising can lead us to prioritize equity and safety when moving to new platforms—or choosing to stay on existing ones.

Social Media 94

Social Media Media Strategy Social 94

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Offer ongoing communication and support. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Offer ongoing communication and support. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Care2

MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Here’s just a few reasons why email still rules: People who take action on advocacy campaigns via email are 7x more likely to donate money to your organization. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

email 75

email Advocacy Social Network Social Media 75

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. How do they communicate what they do?

Examples 95

Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Care2

MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Here’s just a few reasons why email still rules: People who take action on advocacy campaigns via email are 7x more likely to donate money to your organization. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

email 70

email Advocacy Social Network Social Media 70

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Advocacy and Representation Membership-based nonprofits often advocate for their members’ interests—and associations are usually formed for expressly that purpose! When it comes to advocacy, the two keys are making sure that your members can offer their input and communicating the impact of your advocacy back to them.

Benefit 52

Benefit Associations Nonprofit Grant 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We also work towards long-term solutions through advocacy and policy at the federal level. We are also better able to communicate effectively and regularly with our donors and accurately convey the needs of the population we serve and the value of the critical services we provide.

People 69

People Virginia Cancer Foundation 69

Connection Cafe

JULY 21, 2014

This year we’ll be producing the second edition of the annual report – Nonprofit Content Marketing: 2014 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends ! Blackbaud Partners with The Content Marketing Institute (CMI). In order to get it done … we need your help – Take the short survey.

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Survey Content Benchmark Marketing 46

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This fall, a year into my master’s program, I started an internship on Candid’s communications team. Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc. I recently tried to find a course on DEI and many were hundreds of dollars per class.

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Student Free New York City San Francisco 119