Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Make sure to personalize your email messages with the supporters’ name to grab their attention and make them feel special to your organization. Some social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are primarily geared towards visual storytelling, so make sure you have impactful, attention-grabbing photos and videos to share with.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. Next, pay attention to the text on your online donation form. If you’ve sent emails to supporters in the past, pay attention to what dates and times resulted in the most opens and click-throughs. Another great way to raise money for nonprofits is to host fundraising events.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are many benefits to hosting an auction online. Hosting an auction online extends your reach beyond an in-person event. Running an auction requires a lot of attention to detail, and the last thing you need on the day of your auction is the added responsibility of keeping track of endless sheets of paper.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I facilitated two programs for grantees of the Packard Foundation based on my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit and designed and currently facilitating a peer learning exchange for the Knight Foundation for its community foundation partners that are hosting Giving Days. My Three Words. What is your theme for the year?

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

However, that’s ultimately too vague an instruction to likely drive action. Such employers utilize a matching gift management system to host these forms, and your organization can direct supporters to exactly where they need to go with a direct link to the portal. To do so, be sure to mention matching gifts from the beginning!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Your membership drive marketing strategy should be comprehensive and persuasive, encouraging potential members to pay attention and get involved. Make your membership application process as smooth and straightforward as possible, offering both online forms and physical forms with clear instructions.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

Grabbing supporters’ attention requires having highly engaging opportunities, and lots of them. Host a Zoom call for supporters to write letters, send emails, make scripted calls to elected officials like Swing Left is doing. Host a virtual phone or text bank to get out the word about COVID’s impact on program changes.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

As our recommended agency, Getting Attention is a reliable partner for all your Google Grants needs. So that you know what you’re up against, here’s a rundown of the requirements any applicant is expected to meet, as explained by Getting Attention’s guide to Google Grants eligibility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

One of my main projects this past year, and continuing into 2015 was to serve as the facilitator for a learning network of community foundations who are hosting Giving Days, funded by the Knight Foundation. To be successful as a facilitator in a peer learning isn’t about subject matter expertise, although having that knowledge helps.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Employers can partner with their teams by hosting an in-kind donation drive to collect tangible commodities. Especially if your initiative consists of several programs, you might hold a company-wide meeting to go over the program and implement instructions into future onboarding materials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The workshop was hosted by Compasspoint , with support from the Lucile and David Packard Foundation. One of the things that is essential to good instruction (or presentation) is knowing your audience. I think people are more likely to pay attention if they know that they might in the presentation. Photo by Nelson Layag.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a way to contribute, consider hosting a food drive. Take it from The Sharing Center who hosted a virtual pantry drive that simulated the experience of shopping in a grocery store, but online. Hosting a joint food drive with another organization can significantly increase the impact of your event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

In addition to the Emerging Leaders Peer Learning project, I continued to serve as the facilitator for a learning network of community foundations who are hosting Giving Days, funded by the Knight Foundation. I produced four “ Advanced Practices Webinars ” for the Knight Foundation for Giving Days hosts. My Three Words.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

” These small yet impactful design choices can make a significant difference in capturing the attention and generosity of potential donors. Similarly, provide clear instructions for individuals interested in volunteering or getting involved. Aim for a load time of 0-4 seconds to provide visitors with a seamless experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

In November, 2011, the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, The United Way of National Capital Area, and the social giving platform, Razoo, hosted a multi-million dollar local giving day. A series of one-day bootcamps that would share best practices of social fundraising that would help prepare them for the campaign.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

We're hosting a series of data visualization webinars throughout the month that will put you in the know and let you take charge of your relationship. Silk will show you how to create attention-grabbing stories and appealing images from your data, easily. Sort of like tech speed dating. Oh, what's data visualization?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

We're hosting a series of data visualization webinars throughout the month that will put you in the know and let you take charge of your relationship. Silk will show you how to create attention-grabbing stories and appealing images from your data, easily. Sort of like tech speed dating. Oh, what's data visualization?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Attention 501(c)(3) nonprofits and libraries in U.S. Bytes of Learning - keyboarding instruction software. Concentric – web and email hosting. Territories of A merican Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Federated States of Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands! read more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

Last week, I faciltated a mini-workshop at the Silicon Valley/Peninsula Nonprofit Leadership Forum hosted by Compasspoint. Last week, I faciltated a mini-workshop at the Silicon Valley/Peninsula Nonprofit Leadership Forum hosted by Compasspoint. In contrast, mobile polling offers is a more structured form of interaction.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While the largest proportion of nonprofit emails are related to fundraising, there are a variety of email campaigns that your nonprofit may choose to host— each with their own aim and strategy for success. First, you’ll want this email to be shorter than direct mail fundraising letters as the digital attention span is shorter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2015

Note from Beth: Next week, I’ll be keynoting the “ Future of Social Media Conference ” in London hosted by Social Misfits in partnership with Facebook, JustGiving, the Hospital Club Foundation, and the Guardian Voluntary Sector Network. Small Givers, Big Impact.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give. In this article, we’ll explain why you should consider hosting your own giving day and share tips for setting up and marketing your campaign.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 2, 2021

In this quick guide, we’ll share a detailed game plan for planning and hosting a COVID-friendly fundraising auction. Whether you’re an experienced auction-planner who hosts an annual event or looking to run a school auction for the first time this year, there are a number of benefits that go along with this popular school fundraiser.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

There’s something to interest any supporter, and this attention to detail has led to them raising over 60% of their fundraising goal … and their event hasn’t even happened yet! They’ve planned a variety of events ranging from Twisted Trivia to an On The Geaux Scavenger Hunt to a full-on concert! Allow Alternative Payment Methods.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2022

TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to generate 15-second videos and host live streams. When shelter-in-place orders were implemented, TikTok started to gain more attention from users in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. What is TikTok? One example of a successful cause marketing challenge was Oreo’s #CookieWithACause campaign.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Hosting a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign can be a very lucrative strategy for your nonprofit. Luckily, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns can be launched and hosted entirely virtually. On each of these platforms, use storytelling strategies to capture the reader’s attention and encourage them to get involved. Direct mail.

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EveryAction

APRIL 25, 2016

Because you have these donors’ attention, take the opportunity to market matching gifts to them. The IEEE Foundation sends out thank you emails that incorporate matching gift graphics and links that capture donors’ attention. Throughout the online donation process. You can promote matching gifts: On a donation page. Donation page.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

If your organization is planning to host a fundraising auction or is looking for ways to adapt your auction strategies for a virtual setting, you’ve come to the right place. Live auctions are often more elaborate and hosted as part of a gala. Who will provide instructions, commentary, and announcements? Silent Auction .

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Use multimedia to engage and retain visitor attention. You can download the guide below with step-by-step instructions for setting up your sitemaps and robots.txt files: 3. Most hosting providers offer a service to purchase an install an SSL certificate on your website for $50.00

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

If your organization is planning to host a fundraising auction or is looking for ways to adapt your auction strategies for a virtual setting, you’ve come to the right place. Live auctions are often more elaborate and hosted as part of a gala. Who will provide instructions, commentary, and announcements? Silent Auction .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Pre-event email: Include reminders on parking instructions, start times, check-in protocol, and other key information. Use text marketing to announce events, send urgent appeals (remember to include instructions for donating!), Text message marketing is highly effective because of text messages’ 98% open rate.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Host a hybrid event. The end-of-year season is a busy one, and early planning can help your team avoid stress and rushing, especially if your campaign involves hosting an event. Share an infographic with instructions for how to opt in and pin it to the top of your social media page until your end-of-year campaign is over.

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Gyrus

JULY 26, 2016

In the Learning and Development world training has migrated from solely instructional and self-taught. From the way in which materials and content are written, all the way to the manner in which they are being hosted. To completely accessible without time requirement, electronic, as well as mobile learning platforms. Gamification.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The next day, I facilitated a workshop on Best Practices for Crowd Funding that blended traditional instruction with innovation lab facilitation techniques. This post shares the content and I’ll share a post about the instructional design in a second post. Giving Day Campaigns and Crowd Funding Campaigns Are Than Dollars Raised.

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Whole Whale

JULY 10, 2021

You can add specific instructions and links in the invite and start sending it out in emails to supporters weeks before the actual day. Look to your supporters for great fundraising stories that you can bring national attention to. Take it one step further and host a live YouTube or Facebook ‘telethon’.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 7, 2008

It means seeking out people in their "natural habitat" of the social Web and paying attention to what they are blogging, writing, and saying about your institution. Maybe you have members who are just waiting to host museum-related events in their homes. What does it mean to listen to the groundswell?

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