CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Here are some ways you can fundraise during year-end: Email “asks” A phone-a-thon Online crowdfunding campaign Peer-to-peer fundraising Direct mail pledges A one-day giving blitz such as GivingTuesday Virtual events Incorporate a matching grant Delegate Tasks: Once you set your goal and plan, it’s time to delegate.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

One of the leading causes of lukewarm, deflated, meandering copy is a lack of clear purpose. You are a person whose job is to carry passion and in-depth knowledge about your particular cause or organization. They might not get breaking news alerts on their phone. Q: How does it sound? Remember: you are not normal.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. If they have, thank them for their loyalty and commitment to the cause. Write with warmth and sincerity.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. Regularly communicate with your current donors through email campaigns, social media, events, and phone calls.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, fundraisers have struggled to engage online donors with the cause. The livestream is the only point of contact between guests and the cause, so it must look good, sound good, and maintain excitement and tension throughout to keep people from walking away. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Does it grab people’s attention immediately? And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters. Have you brought this to the attention of your CEO and board?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

You can expand your portfolio by conducting prospect research to determine who else in your donor database or broader community has a high propensity and capacity to donate to your cause. Those who share a belief in and passion for your cause are emotionally driven to provide greater impact for your organization.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

Ask yourself, “What resources do I need to provide to help my supporters engage with my cause?” This means how you present your organization on your website can go a long way in encouraging supporters to get involved with your cause. . More and more donors are using their phones to give, and you need to be ready for them.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 4, 2018

Emphasize that you hope to raise money on site and tell them about the impact that fundraising will have for your cause. For optimal results, add a catchy Text-to-Donate code that will get your supporters’ attention during the event. Attendees are much more likely to donate on the spot if they can do so on their phones.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Create an eye-catching donation form Steward donors with an email campaign Encourage donors to take part in fundraising events Get supporters to fundraise on your behalf with peer-to-peer fundraising Reach donors where they are – on their phones! Next, pay attention to the text on your online donation form.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

.” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness? It may sound counter-intuitive but we need to use technology. Finally, if you want to walk and earn money for a good cause, download Charity Miles.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Nearly half (48%) of donors cited email as their preferred giving channel ahead of social media, text messaging, direct mail, and phone calls in a study published last year by fundraising platform Neon One in Chicago. If it reads and sounds like spam to you, it’s probably going to look like spam to other providers,” McClelland said.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. Sounds great, right? Who are the people who wear their love for your organization on their sleeve and who radiate passion for the cause? Orlando Bloom is an ambassador for UNICEF. But, I wouldn’t assume.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Make sure you have sound equipment that easily hooks into your stream to minimize technical sound issues. Offer a QR code or link leading to the page so attendees can easily access it on their phones. For example, you could present your auction as an effective way to get more involved with your cause to new donors.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

It can be exhausting, and costly, trying to get the attention of giant corporations and their foundations. You are passionate about your cause. Sounds like you have some important things in common. Some people will be aligned with social causes other than your own. But are you willing to take the lonely path?

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Solicit donations from a distance and over the phone. Movie streaming services, family members and pets, and noisy neighbors all add up to one thing— limited time and attention to dedicate to e-learning during COVID-19. In a course about soliciting donations over the phone, don’t have the donor say “Hello.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” By varying the styles of your videos, you capture your audience’s attention in different ways. Interview: In an interview video, someone from your organization interviews someone who has received services or has expertise in your cause.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Let’s walk through the process of making a film for your nonprofit with nothing more than a smartphone, an editing app, and passion for your cause. What is going to grab their attention? This may sound hard, but a clear, concise, key message is vital to creating a successful video. Always pay attention to background noise.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? A general rule of thumb for social video is that you have about three seconds to capture attention. What Am I Trying to Say in Two or Three Sentences? How Can I Captivate?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Volunteers who feel valued will talk about your nonprofit in the community as if they’re part of the team and speak up about why your cause is important. Either way, by neglecting to thank volunteers for their service, nonprofits risk losing the volunteer to another organization or cause. Just use your phone.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Millennials and post-Millennials, Generation Z, live, eat, and likely even sleep, with their phones. The word Millennial has become so overused that it sounds less like a term for a generation and more like fingernails dragging down a chalkboard. posted by Audra Buras Chief Distribution Officer, IMMINENT Digital.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Measurable: Ensure it’s trackable and measurable Attainable: The goal must be achieved through reasonable effort Relevant: The goal should match the needs of your cause Time-bound: Set a start and end date. After all, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of causes vying for your donor’s attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In the book, we also talk about technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace, but I have been looking forward to an opportunity to go deeper on how teams of people in nonprofits can avoid technology overload caused by collaboration platforms and process. Sound familiar? This blog post shares some thoughts. BEING PRESENT.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Media Cause has thrown together a list of 6 steps nonprofits can take to cut through the noise and grab the attention of donors. Consider this: When we receive a text our body floods us with the chemical dopamine , which can cause addiction to our phones similar to that of alcohol. If not, then this post is for you.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Media Cause has thrown together a list of 6 steps nonprofits can take to cut through the noise and grab the attention of donors. Consider this: When we receive a text our body floods us with the chemical dopamine , which can cause addiction to our phones similar to that of alcohol. If not, then this post is for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

16:9 ratios require that the viewer tilts their phone and watches it in a non-vertical orientation. They used text in this video, which makes it easier for connect with people on mobile, who usually prefer sound-off viewing. “It makes sharing your favorite causes on social very easy and quick to do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

Here’s the problem – these simple narratives can cause damage. By simplifying the DRC situation to a conflict about minerals, the numerous other causes – ethnic tensions, land disputes, the role of foreign militaries – are all minimized. Compelling and emotionally engaging storytelling/messaging.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

27% of Millennial respondents wanted to see updates about the causes they support on social media. That doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate a personal touch; the next most popular method of receiving updates was through personal phone calls. If that sounds like your organization, don’t discount the power of organic reach!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019. Our clients benefited from this incredible jump in donations, too!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As you explore the different apps, pay attention to the highlighted features and consider how each could make a difference in how you fundraise. With both nonprofit-facing and donor-facing technology, they make it easy to manage all aspects of your next event right from your phone. Let’s explore both kinds of apps in the next section.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2016

That may sound like one heck of a buzzword, but it basically means that people retain new information when their body is relaxed but still alert enough to be engaged. Don’t overwhelm them – speak calmly, especially if you’re meeting over the phone. Make sure the environment you’re meeting in is comfortable for who you’re speaking to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They had no internet access and – most distressingly for me – no phone service at all. When they evacuated from their small island, I reminded them to take their cell phones and chargers. From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston. They lost power, heat, and light.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

They are short and to the point: People’s attention span isn’t very high ( some reports clocks it at 8 seconds.) But if it sounds like a lot, don’t be discouraged! Though all nonprofits further a social cause that provides a public benefit, no two are ever exactly alike. Get To Know Your Target Audience.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Creating a nonprofit social media plan sounds like such a daunting task, doesn’t it? Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Live videos get more attention and consequently, quite often more interaction.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Use phone, postcards, letters, emails and social media to build a series of appeals. Your goal in the first part of the letter is to get your reader’s attention. Make it sound like you sat down and wrote it to a friend. Use statistics t o build credibility and make the cause more concrete. Create an entire campaign.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 9, 2017

Facebook is an environment where billions of people go to check in on what matters most to them and this includes the causes they’re most passionate about. Storytelling in a sound-off world. And as such, most of them are watching their videos with sound-off. This video works muted or with sound on.

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