Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

8 Corporate Giving Trends to Pay Attention To Companies constantly change and expand their corporate giving initiatives. Companies everywhere recognize the power these programs hold, so pay attention to employee giving as you craft your CSR strategy, regardless of whether you work for a nonprofit or company. Take Coca-Cola for example.

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Bonterra

JULY 23, 2021

They call attention to issues or problems, identify solutions, coordinate efforts of the masses, and work to bring about changes that will make our world a better place. Advocacy campaigns are the driving force of progress.

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CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

Sometimes you see donation page examples that makes you swoon. Luckily it doesn’t take too much time or work to create a donation experience that captures your donor’s attention and brings in increased donations. To help you out, we’ve pulled seven of our favorite examples of donation pages and highlighted what we love about them.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? Attention spans have been falling over the years and are now at an all-time low. You’ve got to grab your supporters’ attention quicker and produce engaging material they want to read. But this example, from YES! Chances are you’re right.

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Kindful

MARCH 8, 2021

Here are the automated email examples we’ll cover: Welcome email. Simple marketing automation is the process where technology takes over repetitive marketing tasks so that you’re free to focus on the things that require your input and attention. New subscriber. Donation follow-up to encourage a recurring donation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

Yesterday, this tweet from Howard Rheingold, author of NetSmart got my attention! It is a simple, elegant way to train your attention while working online to keep mindful how you are spending your time. As he says in his book, your attention is one of your most available assets. ” (Note: I created a list.ly

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention. Let’s break down the elements of a great fundraising event invitation and show it in practice with some top examples: Use A Multi Channel Approach.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

To help you out, we’re going to share some of the best practices we’ve learned through those fundraisers, then share examples of the types of fundraisers you can try. Let’s use an example to explain. This fundraiser is specific to Junior Leagues, but think about how you could use a similar concept to draw attention to your fundraising.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Let’s take a look.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Can you imagine having a crystal ball foresee which members will renew and which ones need extra attention? For example, tailor activities for members in the “May or May Not Renew” category based on key renewal factors. In reality, you don’t have to love math to leverage predictive analytics – it does the hard part for you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

For example, the Jane Goodall Institute : 3) Add social media icons on your “Thank you” landing pages. It’s a rare moment when your nonprofit has their undivided attention, yet the vast majority of “Thank you” landing pages look like they have not been updated since the early 2000s!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It can be motivating if you share that each person who gets the email only needs to donate $10 (as an example) for you to reach your goal. If you’re wondering how this all comes together, here’s an example of what your communications schedule might look like: Nov. This email can go out the second week in December. Play on those themes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works. There are three stages starting with ignition, what captures immediate attention. It is based on reciprocity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The thinking goes something like this: if they won’t pay attention to what we have to say about climate change, homelessness, or education in written form, maybe they will if we say it in pictures. The example below uses just two eye-catching visuals to tell a simple yet startling story about global carbon emissions. A few might work.

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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. A great example of how word play works in a tagline. Save a Life. Nothing But Nets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Why event registration and data collection are important to nonprofits It’s true you can post on social media to get supporters’ attention, but that’s kind of like throwing spaghetti at a wall and hoping some of it’ll stick. The better you know them, the more good work your nonprofit can do.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In this moment, the intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. The intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. Leaders set the example for each of these qualities in their organizations. Associations are about professions, but they revolve around their members.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Digital ads For example, say you’re interested in buying a TV, or a really cool new toy for your children. It’s a rare occasion for you to earn their full and undivided attention, with some beautiful visuals and compelling information that will stick in their mind even if they don’t drop everything and mail in a gift immediately.

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Use the Word “Profit” to Get Your Board’s Attention! For example, investing $20k in really good direct mail should yield about $80k in revenue, if you have a list of responsive donors. Here’s an example. The idea of leaving money on the table is one that will get people’s attention. Thanks Gail! Is it the board members?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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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. For example, let’s say that your auction event attracts an audience of individuals drawn to trips and travel. But how do you write a great description?

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

Working from home also means that we have twice as many demands on our attention at the same time. For example, you might establish a dedicated physical space to work in and prohibit yourself from working outside it (even on your phone). Or you might change into professional clothes to signify when you’re at work.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2024

This is a golden opportunity to catch their attention, stand out from the crowd, and make them feel special. Below are some email templates and stewardship examples to inspire you. Winning subject lines You have to catch your donors’ attention to get them to open your email. Wondering what you can do? Joy in knowing you matter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Campaign Monitor reports that emails with storytelling content have a 26% higher click-through rate than those without, indicating that storytelling captures readers’ attention and prompts action. Openly sharing stories about your work, outcomes, and financial stewardship fosters trust and demonstrates accountability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Today I’m seeking out examples of how nonprofits use cute dogs, cats, or babies in their social media to feel good, but also extract a social media best practice or two so it doesn’t feel like a “waste of time.” What some of the best examples of nonprofits using social media that make you smile or laugh outloud?

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. For example, if you’re a marketing specialist, you might ask the tool to help compose tweets for podcast promotions or come up with a few subject lines for your emails.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

For example, reports that show side by side amounts for individual months from each year can help you pinpoint reasons for any discrepancies in donation amounts. When measuring your progress it’s important to know how much money you’ve raised, but it’s also critical to pay attention to how much money was dedicated to the fundraising effort.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Attention Grabbing Headline This is your chance to grab the attention of your reader and get them to pay attention to this special gala invitation. Example: Immerse yourself in a magical night of charity. Example: Make a difference as a sponsor! Digital or Physical? Craft a catchy event title and logo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A pop-up is an informational or promotional offer that displays over the top of your website content, with the goal of capturing users’ attention quickly and easily. Here are some examples that Google specifically advises against using in their Webmaster Guidelines: 2. Attentive (for mobile SMS sign-up). OptinMonster.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For example: history, facts, glossary, background, how-to, tips are all the kinds of things that will still be relevant in a year (if written correctly). For example, Whole Whale regularly writes for Nonprofit Times , Huffington Post, TechSoup, Ad Libbing (Ad Council), and other publications to build reputation and links.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

For example, you could auction items online, face-to-face, or a mix of both, using an event website or a handy mobile auction tool guests can access from the ballroom or their living room. For example, shoppers can donate a percentage of their total purchase amount. It pays to pay attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Patience for dealing with any push-back or lack of understanding/constantly explaining what you do; flexibility for derailing plans and adapting to breaking news or other important announcements; creativity for getting the attention of an increasingly distracted/overstimulated online audience; and willingness to go against your gut instinct because, (..)

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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. Before we take a look at some of those examples, we also saw great results from the opposite approach: using plain text appeals with personal language to connect to donors.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 2, 2021

The topic of functional expenses has garnered attention at nonprofit board meetings over the past year. Many nonprofits feel pressure from foundation and government funding sources to maintain a certain level of program expenses as a percentage of total expenses (for example, greater than 75%). Nonprofits […].

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 21, 2021

As voice recognition features become more and more commonplace, this method of searching behavior becomes more relevant and deserving of attention. Here’s an example: a few years ago, I blogged about canonical URLs. What are featured snippets? Google results with featured snippets extend the authority of the page for the given search.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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. Sticking to just one story also helps keep the video shorter for distracted attention spans. Grab the viewer’s attention at the jump.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Special attention is paid to improving your donation pages and email campaigns, what to look for in an online platform, and when it makes sense to invest in digital advertising. In this eight-minute video, Whole Whale provides 48 examples of fundraising campaigns that really work. 2) 10 Strategies for Success with Digital Fundraising.

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