Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We tried all sorts of things to get attention and see how far we could push the boundaries. And in a world where there’s constant demand for attention, and it’s easy to get distracted, taking the time to hone your learning skills makes a lot of sense. Experiments involve testing out new ideas, approaches, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Does it grab people’s attention immediately? And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 11, 2016

Too often, Craft notes, organizations stick with one “property” on Analytics but don’t allow for at least three separate views: a main view, a test view and a raw view. This might sound pretty obvious, but it’s amazing how many e-commerce sites (and really, doesn’t a nonprofit need to operate, at least in part, as a business?)

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

Do what you can to give the feeling of one-on-one attention to your email’s recipient. Make It Sound Urgent. That is where testing comes into play. Test different days and time slots to see what works well for you. We suggest the following copy. . Sample Email Subject Lines: [First name], you won’t believe it!

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Note: This is the third in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In part one , we discussed why you should test your website and part two outlined designing your test. I’ve seen similar results in my testing.

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Candid

JULY 6, 2021

Conduct A/B tests to make sure your subject lines, images, button placement, etc. all capture the readers’ attention and encourage engagement. . Your team is incredibly busy, and a lot of information out there makes it sound like automation will solve all of your problems and free up time for your team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

To kick things off, we are sharing a list of why trainings sometimes fail to capture participants’ attention and ultimately diminish their effectiveness. The following are eight eye-opening tips; see if they sound familiar. Starved for attention: Show your trainees some love. Don’t leave them hanging. Ask questions. Break time?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By ranking higher in search results, you surpass the competition and gain the attention of potential donors who might have otherwise overlooked your organization. Facebook Include a main keyword in your Facebook Page name, but make sure it sounds natural. Competitive Edge: Prioritizing SEO provides a competitive edge.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“Digital transformation” may sound grandiose, but it just means the people, processes, and systems that leverage digital tools to help organizations realize impact. Pilots and prototypes to test digital transformation. There isn’t a revolutionary change in how to attain and retain the attention of influencers.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

If outsourcing the work sounds like an offer you can’t refuse, take the time to find an agency that offers the exact services and expertise your team needs. While we specialize in search engine optimization, our friends at Getting Attention know what it takes to make the most of Google Ad Grants. Do Google Ad Grants work?

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 22, 2017

It may sound scary and a bit daunting, but consider adding a content and SEO “audit” to your list of regular maintenance tasks. And it may be that images in older articles that aren’t getting much attention anymore are the culprits.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

That said, don’t draw too much attention from your donation form. That sounds amazing. Test your landing page load times. There are a wide variety of ways for your organization to test landing page speed. Again, you’ll want the focus of the image to be the people benefiting from your organization’s services.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have something to say that lands somewhere between an observation and a complaint and a call to arms: Not enough attention is paid to mid-level donors. But we weren’t sure that this level of effort was making a difference (or even potentially depressing response)—so we tested it! . Read time: 9 minutes.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Does any of this sound familiar? You say : “That may be your opinion, but it’s not based on data and testing.”. They say : “I don’t need data and testing; I’ve been doing this for years, and people tell me they love our photos.”. They listen in a loving, attentive stance. Rather than guide, we badger. They say : “Hmm.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As you explore the different apps, pay attention to the highlighted features and consider how each could make a difference in how you fundraise. If your donation button is not a prominent part of your homepage, you can see how this design choice impacts the attention paid to it on your heatmap. Split URL testing. The best part?

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Org Raise Tools Help 80

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The individual organizations making the two lists (the best nonprofits to work for and the rest) during a given year vary but the metrics track over the years, giving something that looks like longitudinal data, with external pressures such as the economy generating rises and dips in their fortunes that largely pass the smell test.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” By varying the styles of your videos, you capture your audience’s attention in different ways. Communicating with your supporters in an unexpected way is a great way to get their attention. As with many things, practice leads to comfort.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. Two-thirds of Americans get at least some of their news on social media and those platforms prioritize video content because it commands attention. How do you think about sound when you’re creating a video?

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Too short and it’s not explicit enough, too long and you’ll lose your reader’s attention. Avoid sounding like spam. As a rule, always be testing. Many studies have investigated what makes a subject line effective, and they all seem to agree on a few key points: Keep it short, but on point. Personalization helps.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Movie streaming services, family members and pets, and noisy neighbors all add up to one thing— limited time and attention to dedicate to e-learning during COVID-19. She lives alone, but that doesn’t mean her work-from-home attention span is stellar. Include a pre-test to required courses. Custom-designed, relatable courses.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

Splitting up these responsibilities can easily create problems as the skills of grant management require sound judgment, analytical skills, creative thinking, and attention to detail. Successfully tweaking of your account requires that you pay close attention to trends and make appropriate changes.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 4, 2018

For optimal results, add a catchy Text-to-Donate code that will get your supporters’ attention during the event. Test it out beforehand and see how your images show up on your smartphone. This may sound counterintuitive, but bring your event to a screeching halt to promote text-to-donate. Interrupt your event.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

At the sound of our cheers, about 5 more people meandered in. The best practice for finding the most efficient subject line is testing. Test, test, test. Test 5 or 6 different subject lines (some with humor, of course), and determine which gets the best reaction. Where are people getting to your actions?

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

These acts mimic the standard set by the European Union with GDPR and many of the policies will sound familiar. If you were paying close attention when GDPR came around in 2018 and your organization is confidently GDPR-compliant , you are probably in good shape beyond some updates to privacy policy language.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

Learn how to use technology to personalize donor experience and get the attention you want (and deserve) with Noah Barnett, CMO @ Virtuous. Today’s donor has a short attention span, and it shows. Essential Digital Fundraising Principles Learned From A/B Testing by Jeff Giddens, President @ NextAfter. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.). The people who are part of a specific community are the experts in that field, and they should be part of the creative process, not just used to “run ideas by,” or as focus groups when we conduct user-testing. This all sounds great, in theory.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Tom Ahern has developed a system for your communications called the “You” Test. The “You” Test. But you need to find a way to direct the attention back to your donors. The following example doesn’t sound so bad, right? The following example doesn’t sound so bad, right? Okay, okay, it is. It’s all about the “you.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

There is also an online community learners where you can connect with others to help with your learning. And, of course, it includes some learning analytics (A pre and post test and your progress is measured along the way). It sounds like they have adapted the Khan Academy model.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

At the risk of sounding like Captain Obvious, getting the help you need starts with something very simple. If fundraising is a top priority for you, make sure you're capitalizing on their attention by putting an online fundraising ask in the imagery they're drawn to! Perform a Simple A/B Test. And you ask for help.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

Begging for your attention in its boldface type. Overall, your subject lines should do two things: Get the reader’s attention and make them take action (whether that is as simple as opening the email or clicking on a link). All sound like decent offers, but they are nothing but junk messages. Test It Out. It sits there.

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email Spam Brain Rate 28

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

Begging for your attention in its boldface type. Overall, your subject lines should do two things: Get the reader’s attention and make them take action (whether that is as simple as opening the email or clicking on a link). All sound like decent offers, but they are nothing but junk messages. Test It Out. It sits there.

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email Spam Brain Rate 28

Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

When you focus your attention on better fundraising, you’ll be able to lead the way in your organization raising more and using your funds more efficiently. You might be saying, “This all sounds great, but I’m in charge at my organization, so I’m the most experienced and can’t grow like others.” Better fundraising ROI.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We had a wide ranging discussion about the hot topic of data in the social change sector and some of the challenges that nonprofits face embracing it. One of the emerging trends that Marnie mentioned that caught my attention was the idea merging of hardware, data, mobile and social for social change.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Solis’ advice sounds complex. Pay attention to the voice of your customers and believe what they are telling you. Risks I took revolved around prototypes that I tested, and the market returned a no. Every time I test the market, it’s an opportunity to discover a nugget that allows me to grow.”

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If this sounds like your organization, you’re likely struggling with employee engagement. This means more than just losing your employees’ attention at your All Hands meetings. So what happens when your investment doesn’t pay off and your organization isn’t as effective as it should be?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

This is the type of news sound byte you will typically see in Alumni magazines or that alums (or their parents) might share with your organizations. You want to celebrate their personal , social, or professional accomplishments. In a recent interview, John Hadyon reinforced this timeless piece of Facebook engagement advice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

Matt Fitzgerald , Attention Lab Director, Upwell. He mentioned that the most important thing about Facebook ads is “always be testing” and keeping it simple. “Find a sounding board. The panelists included: Cindy Johanson , Executive Director, Edutopia. SMOP14 panel sharing their fave. SMOP14 @TSFF.

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