The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Two Types of Stories to Tell to Raise More Money in December. Two types of stories worth telling in December to raise more money Click To Tweet. Ready to tell stories that raise money?

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. Here are 5 ways that you can use stories to raise money for your nonprofit on social media. I firmly believe in the latter.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

And you don’t have to be a seasoned fundraiser to raise money for charity. Here are 5 ideas to help get you started raising money for charity. “Here are 5 ideas to help get you started raising money for charity.” Follow the steps on their website to set up your own page and begin raising money for charity.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

49% have no idea how much money their organizations will lose to donor attrition each year. If you mail a beautiful package via direct mail to someone who only wants to be communicated with via email, have you helped your cause or wasted your money? The post Attention nonprofits: We don’t know our donor data! The takeaway?

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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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The willingness to give money isn't what causes online donations to fail, as you might think. Not only many nonprofits don’t pay enough attention to the checkout process, but they also redirect visitors to third-party payment solution sites. Would it surprise you to know they fail due to a poor user experience? The result?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you want to raise money for your nonprofit, it helps to reassure would-be supporters that they’re giving to the right organization. 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.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner , and a great way to make the most of it is to encourage volunteers to raise money for you from their friends on Facebook that day! I also encourage volunteers to ask for a specific amount of money. Using an interesting number will get donors’ attention!). In 2020 it falls on December 1.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you want to raise more money, generate larger gifts, have positive donors tell others about the power of your organization, and a host of other benefits, enhance your stewardship program. However, you will need a plan, strategy, energy, focus and attention to detail.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 2, 2021

In fundraising, a donor parts with money when he or she perceives that the “price” being “paid” is worth what happens when the money is used. The donor is giving a sum of money for something, and it is right for him or her.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

They’re itching to travel, but if they have money to spend on plane tickets, it’s quite possible they have some leftover for online giving. Instead of solely relying on your homepage to spotlight your donation form, take this time to try some new and creative strategies to ensure your mission gets the attention it deserves. ?

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Use the Word “Profit” to Get Your Board’s Attention! Then they will understand more clearly that investing in fundraising will bring a nice return on the money invested. Here’s the Carrot: Start discussing “how much money we are leaving on the table each year” because we don’t have the resources to go after it. Thanks Gail!

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 23, 2012

Homeland Security wants to send me money (right after they learn to write English). And it makes perfect sense that they're working with the United bank of Africa to make sure I get my money. Text: Attention. Watch out for those flying pigs. Sender: Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency/Georgia (sandra@iexpress.com.br).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Maybe you’ve saved money from the prior year by utilizing more volunteer power, or perhaps you’ve cut expenses associated with a fundraising event. 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

PLEASE MAKE A RECURRING GIFT : I’ve donated to the GlobalGiving Earthquake Fund – the money will go to a vetted network of NGOS – and they have a donor who is matching all recurring gifts. Let’s continue to pay attention and support this effort. Image Source: ntegrity.

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Hands on Fundraising

JANUARY 17, 2023

Attention, please! It’s not about making money or getting accolades; it’s about creating an impact. When you work at a nonprofit, long hours and tons of responsibility go with the territory. You’re working hard, you’re making a difference. The post Why aren’t nonprofits getting the recognition they deserve?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 26, 2017

Raised by predominantly by Gen Xers who were pummeled by the Great Recession, early research about those belonging to Gen Z indicates that they are cautious about spending money, are bargain shoppers, and more likely to save than to spend. 26% have raised money for a cause and 32% have donated their own money (or allowances).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Only a fraction of those ads makes it past our “attention wall” and are something we remember as consumers.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

To Know Where Your Money is Going. In conversations with digital advertising agencies, they’ll admit that some clients simply throw money at them because they have a fluid budget. As Dave Ramsey often states, “You need to tell your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” Need help with that? Contact us.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 27, 2021

The opening session and the keynote were very, very good, with high production value, so they kept our attention. Was It Worth the Time and Money? So was the in person pop-up worth the time and money? Did the Hybrid Program Work? I think the hybrid program worked well. It was a revelation to see a keynote in person and Ms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Two themes come together in an article by the Chronicle’s Peter Panepento about the “ How America Gives ” online tool: Public Data and Data Visualization. This tool allows users to dig into detailed geographic data about how much money Americans give to charity.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

That means you need to pay attention to what you are sharing with donors and when, and how often they hear from you. If you’re not paying attention to what donors are getting from their experience of giving to your nonprofit, you’ll lose them. That’s what donors feel if all they ever receive from your nonprofit is requests for money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe Charity – an easy-to-use platform that helps nonprofits raise money by offering robust fundraising features , such as custom branding, registration and ticketing, advanced data reporting, and customizable donate buttons.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Short, interactive courses cover three critical topics – how do nonprofits operate, how do nonprofits make money, and how can I build a thriving nonprofit career. This video from Candid provides easy-to-follow best practices for raising more money online. 2) 10 Strategies for Success with Digital Fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

A clean list , with the most current email and mailing addresses, will save you money and help you reach the right people fast. What difference will their money make? Don’t just mail or email a letter and hope to raise money. They think they can just throw some words on a page and then sit back and collect the money.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Here’s the reality: your passion and your vision require MONEY to fulfill. You know this, and so does the general public. It’s true.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

It’s a staggering proportion, considering that 3 in 4 Americans are likelier to volunteer than to donate money, and that 1 in 4 Americans volunteered in 2017. Remember that the proper description and cover image in your nonprofit organization page and volunteer projects will help to attract attention from more volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But you’re already hustling as hard as possible to build support, raise money, and make a difference. 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.

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Elevation

DECEMBER 22, 2021

These nonprofits are spending more money than they need to on marketing because they aren’t paying enough attention to how they deliver content. While the norm is to develop multiple campaigns each year, nonprofits rarely invest the same energy in choosing which channels they use to distribute that same content.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

It costs a lot more money to sell to a new prospect (to find… cultivate… and sell that prospect) than it does to sell a new product (or an upgrade) to a current customer. It takes far fewer resources (time, money, and effort) to renew or upgrade a current donor than it does to find, cultivate, and ask a new prospect. Engage them.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. I’ve updated my annual list of Top Tips to Raise More Money by Mail with the latest 2014 research and recommendations from my favorite mail gurus. Thanks Gail! Don’t let them slip away.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2010

It is the sweltering dog days of August, and our attention may turn to building sand castles by the edge of ocean. But many nonprofits deep into planning for year end campaigns and perhaps looking for ways to raise money now. Get your copy of How to Raise a Lot More Money Now – 50 Great Ideas from 11 top Experts.

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Care2

MAY 19, 2014

Is your nonprofit investing the right amount of money, resources, and strategy into digital? Respondents from large organizations are paying more attention to mobile, as 29% reported mobile as a high priority investment area. Probably not. Donation/E-Commerce ranked as the highest priority at 51%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

3) Higher Fundraising Success: A Stanford Social Innovation Review study found that nonprofits that tell engaging stories raise twice as much money on average as those that don’t. This means that storytelling fosters a stronger emotional connection with donors, encouraging them to stay committed to the cause.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

So, give this effort the time and attention it deserves! If you scramble at the last minute to put this together, it will show — and chances are good you’ll raise less money with a poorly-done online fundraising campaign. If you’re raising money to purchase a vehicle, show a picture of the one you want. A link to donate!

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

They come with some level of reporting requirements to show the money was spent the way it was supposed to be spent. The more money that went to services, the better. In addition to the media attention surrounding MacKenzie Scott’s remarkable giving , there are other movements that also highlight the importance of unrestricted funds.

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