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. Civic Benefit: Holding Power Accountable — Common Cause. The Cleveland Foundation. Filling lives.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2016

But there’s a problem with crowdfunding. Putting your cause on one of many crowdfunding sites gets it in front of a new audience. Some causes take off and might even receive double or triple of what they were asking. Putting your cause on Kickstarter or GoFundMe is like shouting in a loud room.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Personalize these email campaigns to make donors feel appreciated and connected to your cause. Problem solve. Introduce a challenge that your character faces.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

As the need for donations continues, the public attention starts to wane, so does donor interest. Let’s continue to pay attention and support this effort. My directive is to “make history” – so no problem? Funding and other important information can be tracked here: [link]. I have arrived in Geneva.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. Be sure to incorporate your nonprofit’s guiding principles and why these values are important to your cause on your homepage. Be mobile-friendly.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. Seeing a problem—like the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria —many will act to mitigate it. That is no longer the case.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Gen Zers are impact-oriented and they care about solving social problems. With CauseVox’s hands-free peer-to-peer, you can harness the power of your community and empower young donors to share your mission and amplify your cause. So, how do we refocus and tailor our fundraising to this new generation of savvy movers and shakers?

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2022

They bring attention to issues that hold us back and empower supporters to take specific actions that are aimed at addressing and resolving those problems. Advocacy campaigns drive society to consistently progress toward a better, more livable world.

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Media Cause

JULY 29, 2022

This mindset allows you to take on problems from a different perspective. . Creative problem solving is a great way to think of new ideas that can open your eyes to many possibilities you may have never seen. Keep your ears attentive and your mind running because these conversations may provide you with much-needed creative fuel. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

While Scott is far from the first to focus on giving major gifts with no strings attached, the scale of her philanthropy is causing many funders to rethink long-held beliefs about what requirements should be paired with a donation. All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. What are Unrestricted Funds?

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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. Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Stories make things real.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem. For nonprofit storytelling, conflict really refers to the challenges that need to be overcome or maybe the circumstances that perpetuate the problem. Remember, you’re not begging.

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Care2

JULY 12, 2012

We’re hearing lots more these days about “Cause Marketing.” For most Frogloop readers, the main thing to know is that Cause Marketing has become a major source of dollars for nonprofits large and small -- from First Book and KaBOOM! ”) about Cause Marketing. ” What is that, anyway?

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

The problem lies in thinking of editing as a process of correction — where a better, more knowledgeable, or more experienced writer fixes the shortcomings in a draft. One of the leading causes of lukewarm, deflated, meandering copy is a lack of clear purpose. What problem needs solving? That’s not how we should approach editing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Use hashtags strategically to mention important causes, campaigns, and events, but hashtag spamming to try to increase your reach doesn’t work and has a negative effect on engagement. Like breaking news, cause awareness and giving day tweets have a short news cycle in the here and now that Twitter users respond to.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

However, in a crowded fundraising landscape, it can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of potential donors. What is the problem that your organization is trying to solve? Donors are more likely to give when they feel a personal connection to your cause. What is your unique approach to addressing this issue?

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Leverage the power of storytelling for your GivingTuesday social media posts to help donors connect with your cause on a personal level. That’s a lot of eyes!

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

This problem is not going away. Both Gabe Cooper ’s Responsive Fundraising and Nathan Chappell ’s Generosity Crisis discuss the underlying problems and offer solutions. Experts calling for something doesn’t necessarily make it happen, but it does keep people’s attention. drop in donor retention in Q3 of 2022.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Guest Experience Committee Chair is the anchor that ensures every attendee feels valued, welcomed, and engaged while supporting a meaningful cause. Attention to Aesthetics: Décor and Ambiance Creating a visually appealing ambiance is an essential aspect of event planning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Assuming the person is a challenge to overcome or a problem to be fixed. Silence and attentive listening are some of the most powerful coaching tools. Insist the person promises to advance their cause in some way. Neglecting to ask the person how you can be most helpful. Talking too much. Owning the outcome.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. You probably need to be spending more time in these online spaces than you are today: The more active and responsive you are, the more likely it is that potential supporters will see your dedication and become interested in your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2020

Assuming the person is a challenge to overcome or a problem to be fixed. Silence and attentive listening are some of the most powerful coaching tools. Insist the person promises to advance their cause in some way. Neglecting to ask the person how you can be most helpful. Talking too much. Owning the outcome.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2021

This is pretty long-winded, and might lose your audience’s attention—not because it isn’t compelling, but because it doesn’t get to the point. A clearly-defined need is a great way to grab someone’s attention right out of the gate. You’ll want to hold your prospect’s attention for the most critical part of the pitch.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

It builds that trust and earns their attention, so when you do have something to ask them, they’ll pay attention. One month could be hope, the next month could be resilience–it’s completely dependent upon your cause and your mission area. Well, the first part is that you have to grab their attention. Summarize it!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2017

We had great hopes (and still do) about the potential for “social media for social good,” how networks, connected society, and movements can be catalyzed to solve complex social change problems, for good causes and for philanthropy. Five years ago, Howard Rheingold wrote a book called Netsmart, that presaged the attention economy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

By sharing struggle, you are likely to engage your audience on a deep level in which they will sit up, pay attention, and long to know how things turn out. Introduce the struggle, describe it, and then demonstrate how the character overcame the problem — most likely with the help of your organization and supporters.

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Qgiv

MARCH 15, 2022

In that case, you must clearly state the problem you’re trying to solve and share how you’ll approach solving it. Why is your approach to solving the problem better? But who do you ask to contribute to your cause? No one should feel obligated to give, but they should have the option to donate in support of the cause.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Having access to Google Analytics for your website is key to getting to the roots of the problem. For example, if you’re hoping that a lot of people find your nonprofit through search engines, a minimal number of visitors from organic search can signal a problem with the search-friendliness of your website and content.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2021

Even a simple walk outside for half an hour can reset the day and give you the break you need to take in your problems with a clear head. Simply getting on with it makes a huge difference to how you feel about any problem. It’s something called avoidance behavior: short-term fixes which create long-term problems. . Take Control.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story. Look at cause and awareness days that you can leverage to get more exposure and drive more donations. View Story.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

When you are preparing for your annual nonprofit financial audit, you need to understand and identify the risks that could affect your organization so you can address and mitigate potential problems. This is where you need to pay close attention to “who” and “how.” Insufficient data may have obscured the problem until it was too late.

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Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

I can most easily explain it like this: if you show me a bold ketchup red, and a strong Kermit green, I can tell you what colors those are, no problem. Paying attention to contrast ratios is one of the easiest ways we can adapt our websites to be more accessible for color blind people.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Using a story can immediately and tangibly connect donors to the person or cause that they have helped. You don’t want donors to feel hopeless about making a gift to your cause.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. You need to give these audiences more information about the problem you are working to solve, how your organization is doing that, and why you need their support to do it. First, define your impact.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But a good volunteer can change everything and make a huge difference to your cause. So, if you’re struggling to find the right people to aid your cause, we’ve put together some top tips to help identify and recruit virtual volunteers. Social media can be frustrating as it requires constant work and attention.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Chances are, there’s a cause you’re enthusiastic about. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more. In fact, all it takes is the same passion that got you interested in the cause in the first place. Or, you could just have an affinity for the cause.

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