Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.).

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See3

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Even when your donors are a captive audience, design your stories for the very human experience of contributing to making the world a better place. The attention economy is a human economy. Design for it and the dollars will follow.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. I’m grateful that my supervisors were paying attention. We had many new tools at our disposal that utilized better visuals, more interactivity, and agile design. Days later, our office and offices everywhere were closed.

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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. I asked Greg what strategies he recommends for a market where there is so much competition for people’s time and attention. The stories in Greg’s book revolve around courage. What hell looks like for your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Facebook recommends that you “design for sound-off, delight for sound-on.” You really only have a few seconds to grab attention. Get their attention with a “hook” (i.e. something that grabs the viewer’s attention) and then get to the point. Tell One Story at a Time. Grab the viewer’s attention at the jump.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Tell your financial story. So how do you make the financial report a bingeable presentation? Is that even possible?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Actually, they are triplets because Microsoft has a bot named Bing, who receives less attention. Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research. Put the Bot to Work Remember the news story about the Bing chatbot and New York Times reporter Kevin Roose? Check Bing out. Get the dialogue started at your organization.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If you’re new to web design and development, creating a homepage that accurately reflects your nonprofit’s mission and values can feel difficult. Impact stories. Remember, you can always leverage Candid’s nonprofit profile to tell the story of your organization. seconds) to convince visitors to stay on your homepage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

” More and more nonprofits are adding data visualization to compelling story telling to create amazing infographics as part their marketing tool kits. Your graphic designer will certainly help you refine this initial idea. has just opened a site to match infographic designers with those who want to hire them.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Since negative information draws greater attention, many may believe it has greater validity. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention. While all three approaches communicate the same story to the audience , the tone or language changes how the nonprofit connects or attracts the audience.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. Design a program that reflects the customized service you want to deliver and the quality of outreach you want to produce. In a YouTube world thought leaders command attention. For one compelling reason.

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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. Homeboy Industries’ tagline is a mini-masterpiece, telling a memorable story in just six words.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Nonprofits with well-designed, highly functional websites will have a definite advantage when it comes to reaching, engaging, and retaining more donors in years to come. Donations are the most important example when it comes to securing support, but your website’s navigation and design play key roles, too. Let’s get started.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

You’ve only got a few brief seconds to engage attendees as they browse item displays, making item descriptions one of the best ways to catch their attention. Use Attention-Grabbing Language To make your headlines and auction item descriptions more tempting, use words that: Convey appeal (excellent, popular, quality, etc.)

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

However, getting your supporters to show up and participate in your event is only possible with a well-devised branding and design strategy. Are branding and design really that vital to the success of a fundraiser? In fact, a virtual food drive relies even more on the functionality and design of your website and online branding.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. Truthful stories, of course. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories inspire.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The f amous art director Paul Rand said, “ Design is the silent am bassador of your b rand. So, what’s the story behind the Blue Fox brand? ​ Here’s the first part: An Accounting Firm’s Marketing Love Story , told by our Founder & CEO, Chantal Sheehan. Next step: logo design.

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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. Robert points out that keeping donors engaged throughout the cycle to be champions and further commit is critical. 49-51 (What Does Success Look Like?).”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2015

Whoever Tells The Best Story Wins , is the new book by Annette Simmons , president of Group Process Consulting. The power of even a simple story to affirm someone’s connection to your organization’s people, values, and vision can mean the difference between simple competence and fully realized ownership," explains Simmons.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Anticipating the crowded inboxes and limited attention of year end ending on a weekend, the competition was FIERCE. One way to stand out in a crowded inbox is with eye-catching design — animated graphics, countdown clocks, fun graphics, photography and more. We love to make the most of our canvas, and those tactics can be effective.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

A great marketing video is designed to capture the eyeballs of strangers, pique their interest, and entice them to learn more. Here are some examples of fundraising videos that tell great stories, elicit an emotional response from the viewer, and feature a clear call-to-action at the end asking for your donation.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Picking the right design and color is crucial, but choosing the right words is equally important. You’ll find pictures and stories of the students they help, along with strong language that includes information about the crisis at hand—that most of Florida’s Youth in poverty will never complete college.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

All About Donation Pages Donation pages—sometimes known as giving or fundraising pages—are special webpages designed to rally financial support for a cause or individual. You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

You could write longer posts to share a beneficiary’s story or explain a complex issue relevant to your mission. For more complex content needs, it’s recommended to work with a professional developer or designer to bring your ideas to life. Tell compelling stories. Make your content inclusive and accessible.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Every piece of direct mail that converts donors has to not only capture their attention but also move them to take the next step and give. Innovate, Innovate, Innovate One of the biggest challenges in direct mail donor acquisition is designing visually appealing fundraising materials that are attention-grabbing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In the timeline below, we tell you exactly when to send emails designed to cultivate a relationship with your new Giving Tuesday supporters. Since the end of December is one of the busiest times of the year for donors, you need to grab your supporter’s attention. That process begins on Welcome Wednesday, the day after Giving Tuesday.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 4, 2016

For this month’s Designing for Good , it’s time we showed more love to all of you tireless nonprofit email marketers out there. With the giving season almost upon us, we’ve mined Steve’s email goldmine and other corners of the web to find our favorite EOY email design inspirations.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re spearheading your own giving day or participating in one organized by another entity, the mechanics are designed to create a dynamic and impactful experience. Amplify your organization’s story and impact, drawing attention to the critical work you do. Take a page from success stories like St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. In order to do that, you have to think like an instructional designer ! This requires a lot of more thinking through the design and technical practice to run smoothly.). Think Beyond Presenters.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By analyzing your current fundraising practices and donor data, a consultant can design a fundraising strategy that takes your specific support network into account. When looking for a fundraising consultant, pay attention to their areas of expertise and the types of organizations they typically work with. You need a more robust CRM.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

While there are many things vying for your attention, when it comes to digital growth there are only five critical metrics you should look at to help you get the most out of your budget and drive long-term sustainable growth. It is more critical than ever to focus on the items that are going to have the biggest impact. . 1) Traffic.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Strategically designing the donor journey can make fundraising much easier (and more fruitful!). That means you need to pay attention to what you are sharing with donors and when, and how often they hear from you. It’s about paying attention to how a strong donor relationship grow s and doing what you can to make it happen.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Let’s explore strategies to maximize the potential of fundraising events to both retain your loyal donors and capture their friends’ attention and support. Share compelling stories: Communicate your organization’s mission and impact through powerful storytelling during the event.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? And with AI image generators, you can create custom visuals that will grab attention and convey complex information in a simple way. AI image generators can create custom images that are perfect for your website design.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. The challenge is grabbing your visitor’s attention. Something in the organization’s story stirs my heart, and the next thing I know I am on their donation page filling in my credit card number.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Prepare to be enlightened, fascinated and inspired by the stories of some of history’s iconic men and women that show where they were at near the age of 25. Dilenschneider tells these stories of 25 men and women from around the globe who shaped the world in his new book, Nailing It. Author Robert L.

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