Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

When you’re able to set the stage with analytics and donor attributes – like their wealth rating, public giving records, and personal interests – you can strengthen your understanding of each donor segment, and position your asks to speak to specific audiences. Winter 2022. Related Resources: Social Media best Practices for Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

They have identified new audiences while remaining true to their core values. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. Investigate training options and keep the various learning styles of your team in mind.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

We’re a community that’s designed for rule-breakers, and we help each other through the hard stuff. But it would have been inspiring to belong to a group of like-minded innovators. I asked Greg what strategies he recommends for a market where there is so much competition for people’s time and attention.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. Associations: Building community deep in the hearts of Texans —TexasNonprofits.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To make a positive first impression for visitors who land on your website, seek to introduce your nonprofit by highlighting its mission-driven work and tangible impacts in the community. For instance, a nonprofit focused on equality in the workforce likely values diversity, equality, and inclusion of the communities it serves.

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Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

One way to achieve this is by implementing an email strategy where you send a series of emails that educate and inspire your target audience and provide them with a clear call-to-action. Encouraging community involvement or introducing previously unannounced prizes can help incentivize sign-ups.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Emily has taught in underprivileged communities in New York and Buenos Aires. Her passions are community-building and behavioral psychology, and so she is excited to be working at their crossroads in nonprofit technology. The top of the funnel is your largest audience segment, but also that which is least familiar with your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

While these investments may work, organizations quickly realize the time and attention needed is unsustainable and engagement is less than desired. When nonprofits shift their focus to serving rather than soliciting their donor base, it becomes easier to attract like-minded supporters and build lasting relationships.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Making sure you pick a fundraising event theme that sparks their interest and holds their attention is important. Are you hoping to give the community an opportunity to network? . Are you hoping to give the community an opportunity to volunteer? Are you hoping to give the community an opportunity to volunteer? .

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it. It enables: Offline relationship building with donors and the community Creative materials that leave a lasting impression on donors Highly targeted and personalized messaging (when done well—more on that below!)

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Instead editing is, or should be, a collaboration — where multiple perspectives combine to shape content so that it can better connect with audiences. Before anything else, make sure you understand who your audience is, and what the goal of your message is — whether that is revenue, petition signatures, clicks, education, or anything else.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. Why pay attention to data? There is someone who pays attention to detail and makes the time to correct small errors. Check out the Blackbaud Community to get started connecting with other data-focused friends.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 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 ! Learn more and get in touch at socialdriver.com !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Even though you won’t be networking in person, with online fundraising tools, you can still share success stories, celebrate your donors, energize your audience, and stay on brand the same way you would at an event that’d cost big bucks to put on. Fundraising isn’t about the cash – it’s about the community. It pays to pay attention.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the top platforms you can leverage to get the word out about your business, including: Your Website Social Media Mobile App A well-designed marketing plan can give your business the fuel it needs to bring attention to its services, products, events, campaigns, and more.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

For example, is there an issue with or aspect of your current branding that needs to be addressed to better connect with the hearts and minds of your audience? As such, part of the research process should include conducting a survey to understand how connected your audience feels to your nonprofit’s brand right now.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Remember, no one has your unique mission, community, and vision but you. Stories make things real.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

Audience size : Around 200. Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Audience size : 15,000 (SXSW EDU); 37,000 (SXSW). Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Audience size : around 2000. When : Feb 7-9th, 2023.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For insights into what will make your organization standout and ring above the buzz, we’ve connected with members of our Blackbaud Champions community who shared tried and true practices that will maximize the success of your year-end fundraising campaigns. Additionally, look at which of your donors you haven’t heard from recently.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

With more than 4 billion users, email empowers you to reach a vast audience while targeting your messaging to particular constituents. Your Priority: Engage Your Audience Inboxes are flooded with more than 100 new emails a day. If I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

Note from Beth: I love when I discovered folks who are community organizers and successfully transfer what they know about community organizing offline to the online world. Robin shared some of her thoughts in the comments of a recent blog post, and I invited to share her community organizing rules for Twitter. Follow Back.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Move beyond how to reach your audience on social media and learn why being connected online with your supporters matters. 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. To So Funded!

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Common ideas for in-person nonprofit events include fundraising galas, donor acquisition lunches, and community engagement events. In-person events are a unique opportunity to build deeper relationships with the businesses in your community. Community building. Logistically complex. Lowered engagement.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. By using storytelling, nonprofits can translate abstract concepts into relatable narratives that capture the attention and empathy of their audience.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

With more than 4 billion users, email empowers you to reach a vast audience while targeting your messaging to particular constituents. Your Priority: Engage Your Audience Inboxes are flooded with more than 100 new emails a day. If I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.”

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

In either case, it is all about building a foundation that creates and sustains two things: Community and Loyalty. Through basic information capture and audience surveying you’ll gain important insight into the preferences and behaviors of your patrons and guests. Capture Data. Make it a point to capture data.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

And beyond that, you can expand your reach to find even more like-minded people who would resonate with your mission and be interested in supporting your organization. Set SMART goals Build your audience persona Develop your brand Determine what channels to use Put together a content strategy Drive engagement Track your results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. Liking mentions and replies, when appropriate, shows your audience that a real person is managing your Twitter account. Twitter Communities. Twitter Spaces.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! A Community/Fun Event can help you build community relationships.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. 3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Told well, stories will grab people’s attention and compel them to take action. . Here are some ideas for useful content that connects your mission to what may be top of mind for your supporters right now: Human services.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofits must be able to grab their potential sponsors’ attention with compelling messages and secure funding. For example, if your nonprofit is hosting an auction, it can be costly to secure items that will appeal to your audience. When conducting your research, keep these questions in mind: Why did you choose this corporation?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As nonprofit fundraisers, we are competing for space in the minds of our donors with the brands they interact with on a daily basis. When we’re engaged in an activity, and when we can invite and compete against our community, our investment grows. If your audience is on social media (and let’s be real, who isn’t?)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Nonprofits do critical work in their communities and around the world and, in so doing, build the awareness of their brands to scale their impact. At the same time, they represent a challenge to nonprofits trying to win the consumer and citizen attention they need, forcing them to compete in terms of how they take their brands to market.

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

Imagine having the power to communicate your cause, connect with donors, and mobilize your community, all while saving time and resources. Moreover, automating your email marketing translates to time saved, which can be strategically invested in other crucial areas like fundraising and community building.

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