Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2006

Rik wrote a great post this called Global Poverty Death Counter: good cause, @!#(*@() implementation (Rik used another word in the headline, but I don't any trackback spam). I.e. "Hey, idiot, get your head out of the digital sand and pay attention to things that matter." And not just fundraise. Provide Hope.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Email marketing is an essential piece of any nonprofit communication strategy, especially if it's going to be used as a tool for donor engagement and fundraising campaigns. That means instead of the usual generic headlines that don't state what the email is about; you have to be on point. The Shorter, the Better.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Keep the pitch focused on the issue, not what programs your nonprofit offers to help people. Write an op-ed piece from your Executive Director about the issue your organization works to address.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Many of the issues they champion have taken a backseat in people’s minds this year, as our nation’s attention has been captured by one shocking event after another.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits. Educating the Public and Advocating about issues and informing the public about issue areas. So what are Google Ad Grants ?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Showcase your mission statement as a sub-headline beneath your nonprofit’s name to grab your visitors’ attention and let them know what your organization is about right off the bat. Issue areas: Your nonprofit might tackle multiple issue areas in your community under one umbrella cause. Let’s begin.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a result, nonprofit marketers run into issues, and it can be hard to find time in your already-busy schedule to troubleshoot them. Potential Cause: Uncompelling Ads Unhelpful and poorly-written ads are unlikely to grab users’ attention, so put effort into crafting effective campaigns. Capture attention with your headlines.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) were outperforming the others.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the nonprofit fundraising world into the digital-only space almost immediately. While some organizations have had the capacity and savviness to hop onto this trend early, others are still trying to figure out where to start with online fundraising. Though we can’t promise $39 million).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

It still requires a lot of attention, staff time, management and promotion." The Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication October issue is devoted to scholarly research on social networks. Jonathan Coleman's slide show, You Can't Raise $$$ if People Can't Find You on SEO fundraisers. This is a must-read. No worries.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

When you are creating your press list, be sure to search on Technorati and Google Blog Search to find bloggers who are writing about your organization's issues and send them your press release as well. Web publishers use RSS to easily create and distribute news feeds that include links, headlines, and summaries.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

One nonprofit used online channels to surpass their year-end fundraising goals. Use multimedia to engage and retain visitor attention. While it may sound like the logical thing to do, it will cause issues with search engines. First, let’s define the fields: Title: Defines which headline should appear in results.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They bring together America’s fundraisers on one page, showing off their success whilst displaying how anyone can help them. They get people’s attention, not through scaremongering or telling even more lies—they are direct and honest, appealing to just about anyone who will listen. Facebook Fundraising Tools. What We Can Learn.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

When nonprofits marry tried-and-true fundraising techniques with social media and online networks, they are able to tap into the power of crowd funding. 9237 is the average amount raised when groups are working on a team to fundraise. Giving Day Campaigns and Crowd Funding Campaigns Are Than Dollars Raised.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Responsibility for online initiatives falls to staff with other activities, like fundraising. Not only do you need to convey value in your article, but also retain reader’s attention. Seeing as humans have the attention span less than that of a goldfish , you may need the extra time to focus on storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 22, 2015

Nevertheless, the reasons these stories make headlines is because they are the exception, not the rule. Your organization has to decide how to best protect its data, including sensitive information on donors and fundraising efforts. High quality service through detection and resolution of issues that arise.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I also like the fact that the content is separated very clearly by topics such as “fundraising,” “news,” and “shop online.” But what I really want to highlight is how they divide up the newsletter sections with great headlines. They use very catchy headlines that show the organization’s work.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Without in-person events and amid increased competition for attention online, being able to reach, engage, and convert new donors online effectively is critical. Let’s explore a few ways that this site promotes engagement through creativity and attention to detail: Responsiveness. Real-time fundraising thermometer.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2022

With the right design, your nonprofit’s website will be an invaluable part of your marketing and fundraising efforts. The site should capture users’ attention to keep them on the page and provide information that helps the organization meet its goals. That’s why having a strong nonprofit website is so important.

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