Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. I like monthly e-newsletters that combine brief stories and compelling photos. Photos typically catch more attention. Promote monthly giving. Celebrate “donorversaries.”

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Care2

JUNE 19, 2012

Both “Likes” and comments on photos are a lot more popular then posts that have links, status updates, and video. ThankGoodness When looking at these trends it’s important to be honest about the value of someone “Liking” your organization’s status. That's the problem with these types of studies.

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Candid

MAY 8, 2024

The National Partnership for Women & Families marked the day by drawing attention to the persistent wage disparities that hamper millions of working women, along with the steps that we and our allies can take to close this pay gap once and for all. According to U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Make it a point to find them so you’re getting as many eyes on your attention-deserving content as possible. Uncover data that reveals the latest trends in major giving.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They arranged for one of their supporters to pose for a photo op holding up a custom sign with a whiteboard explaining why she gave to support BFAIR. The social post included hashtags to gain attention and provided specific instructions on how to donate using Qgiv’s text-to-donate software.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In the frenzy of exciting discounts and hot new product trends, it can be a challenge for nonprofits with online shops to compete with big brands and e-commerce giants that have significantly larger marketing and advertising budgets. Give them some special attention by sharing an exclusive, limited-time discount code to your Shop.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

area have been discussing a disconcerting trend: Black women and Black gender-expansive nonprofit leaders are leaving their positions, some exiting the nonprofit sector altogether. A group of concerned nonprofit leaders in the Washington, D.C. Boards have to do a better job of saying “Yes!” when leaders ask for help that requires resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Digital Trends. ” Chelsea took a photo with her Smartphone and posted it on the Reddit, a community aggregation site where content is ranked and rated. In response, there was a campaign to hire her back on Facebook, it garnered mainstream media attention, and was a public relations nightmare for AppleBee’s.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

In 2022, the term “social movement” generated more internet searches than in the previous five years according to Google Trends. Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness. Movements are having a moment.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the top platforms you can leverage to get the word out about your business, including: Your Website Social Media Mobile App A well-designed marketing plan can give your business the fuel it needs to bring attention to its services, products, events, campaigns, and more.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This trend is undoubtably sweeping the globe with #selfie totalling 457,000,000 posts and counting on Instagram as of September 2021. . If it’s probable that visitors are going to take selfies while visiting, why not use this trend to your advantage and set up a selfie station in your space to help them snap that perfect shot?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

One undeniable trend is that people are increasingly attracted to images and videos and much less interested in unadorned text. Rules of Thumb for Using Photos of People. Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? Get Individual Signed Consent for Photos.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 14, 2022

blogs, videos, photos, etc… Social media platform insights can offer a lot of this information but doing an informal survey or poll can also work to learn more about your audiences. Effective communication involves being agile, responsive, and brave when it comes to trying out new media, trends, and delivery. open rate, CTR.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite. Stories need to be compelling, immersive, human, funny, or provocative to capture attention. Marcelo talked about how humor can capture attention. The importance of digital reputation management – stories last forever and can spread quickly. Content is king.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

I’m just curious about any general sense or trends you’re seeing about hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . An absence of fun activities like dancing, sharing a meal, and posing in a photo booth. More of a challenge holding the attention and focus of participants . — Feeling Anxious.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2012

Instagram, the mobile photography app, has been getting a lot of attention lately. Simply Measured offers a free report that lets see which of your photos/stories was most engaging. Others are using Instagram by sharing visual stories about their programs using a branded profile, like Children’s LA and Unicef USA.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Knowing the answers to these questions can help you create content and social media that attracts people’s attention and draws new donors to your website. With new social media platforms popping up every day, it can be difficult to determine what platforms to focus your attention on. What would those people be interested in?

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

One standout initiative that caught my attention is the work of the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN), which embarked on a profound exploration of reimagining governance, bringing in the work of other partners to examine a more comprehensive approach.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

Changing marketing tactics to keep up with shifting trends and attitudes can be a full-time job, which is where crash courses like this article can help. Postcards are short snapshots of your nonprofit, and your marketing team can decorate them with photos of your constituents, volunteers, events, or graphical elements.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

With this data, our partners have successfully launched new programs, modified existing programming, and called attention to new issues in their communities to funders, community leaders, and elected officials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

In a digital age where there is so much online available online and attention is your supporter’s most precious resource, are you saving or seizing it? Use a creatively-staged photo. While showing the faces of the people served is very powerful, sharing a story with an imaginatively shot photo can also work well.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 9, 2015

“5 Marketing Trends for 2015 That You Can’t Ignore”. “5 5 Social Media Trends That Could Impact Nonprofits In 2015”. “20 20 Marketing Stats on the Trends of 2015”. “15 15 Puppy Photos That Will Make You Just Die”. But what if your NPO isn’t ready to tackle the nonprofit trends of 2015? Have a Plan. So that’s it.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Add authenticity by using unposed images of real community members rather than stock photos. Images in particular are much more attention-grabbing than text alone—they’re much more likely to be remembered, and the human brain can process them incredibly quickly (in only about 13 milliseconds ). Spotlight your supporters.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In the digital age, where most traditional storytelling is done over the Internet, attention spans are ever shrinking. National Library of Medicine put the average 2013 attention span at 8 seconds. Of that 8 second average attention span, I can assure you that my generation is on the lower end of that count. Let that sink in.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 6, 2021

So, the success directly depends on how well you can attract the recruiters’ attention and show that you are a perfect match. Thus, the first and main thing potential employers will pay attention to is your understanding of their mission and passion for working towards it. To do this, you will have to focus on skills. Tech Skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

By 2010 the World Wildlife Fund had launched a much larger, longer website with more color, larger photos, and a larger font. Rotating home page photos take center stage and navigation is much simplified. Streamlining messages and prioritizing photos and good graphic design is now a best practice.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Are you using a compelling photo or video to accompany that story? . This has been the industry trend for the last several years. If your organization is following this trend, let’s look at what you can do to hopefully reverse it. Are you explaining how your audience can help make that change possible by making a donation?

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

They’re very useful for catching your reader’s attention and giving them an actionable objective that benefits your organization. You’ll catch your viewer’s attention and guide them to the main event. Let’s take a look at a flyer that uses a call to action: Notice how the phrase “Donate Now!

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Create attention-grabbing designs. Checking out design trends. Create attention-grabbing designs. Designing stylish, attention-grabbing clothing is a skill, and if your nonprofit doesn’t have a graphic designer on staff, it can be difficult to know where to get started. Assess your audience. Sell merchandise at events .

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories. By varying the styles of your videos, you capture your audience’s attention in different ways. You compile photos and videos of your organization’s work and set the montage to music.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

With only a few seconds to work with, nonprofits must be calculated in their marketing efforts to capture the attention of potential donors and complete their transaction. Campaigns should use the same photos and messaging so if a donor sees a photo in an online ad, the photo they see on a webpage is the same.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Overlooking important trends. Overlooking important trends. Start by doing social media research to find the right platform for your organization and consider those most trending among other nonprofits, including: . But are you paying attention to your site’s design ? . Operating without a clear marketing strategy.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 7, 2010

According to ABC news : According to the trend-tracking website Know Your Meme , the cartoon fad started with Facebook users in Greece and Cyprus in mid-November. The purpose of this game is to remove all photos of human for a few days from Facebook.&#. This is when I really started paying attention.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Use compelling photos and video. Because you have such a small amount of time to grab your reader’s attention, you need to catch their eye immediately. Make this page short, easy to read, and include photos if possible so the donor can get an idea of how their money will make a difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

Photo Credit: Tristan Hanson. And so it continues to surprise me that nonprofits invest far too little in video content, as if they are somehow exempt from this general trend. We have to adapt and jump in, or the most valuable currency of all — attention — will be in short supply for the important work we do.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By leveraging relevant keywords, hashtags, and trending topics, nonprofits can tailor their posts to align with what their audience is buzzing about and searching for. #3 By ranking higher in search results, you surpass the competition and gain the attention of potential donors who might have otherwise overlooked your organization.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 3, 2011

Below is a collection of articles and posts about what I think is an upcoming cultural trend: unplugging. We all of us in our family experience the frustration that comes with trying to connect with someone who is physically present, but has their attention on a smart phone, computer, or TV." Photo by me (: Tweet Share.

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