The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine. I come prepared.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve. Allows your audience get to know you a little better through the stories you tell. Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Don’t forget to ASK!

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Programmatic advertising helps nonprofits target specific audiences across the internet. Programmatic ads use analytics and machine learning to find the people who fit into your target audience as they browse a variety of content online (e.g., Sophisticated audience targeting. A Couple of Things to Keep in Mind.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 21, 2020

To create this audience experience takes more than stringing together a couple of Zoom meetings. If you are wondering what exactly virtual event venues are, and how they can maximize attendee experience, audience engagement, and event ROI, we have the answers you need! What is a Virtual Event Venue? Better Event Security.

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AccelEvents

JULY 26, 2021

Content marketing is an online marketing process where written, visual, or audio content promotes a goal. . By integrating your event marketing strategy with a content marketing strategy, you can effectively promote your online event, grow your content backlog, and improve audience engagement. . Content Curation. Content Deployment.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2022

It’s simple: Greater reach means a bigger audience—not just for you, but also for your sponsors looking to get their brand in front of people. Make video presentations interactive: Long gone is the era of just streaming content to viewers at home. What Video Style Is Ideal for Your Hybrid Event?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind. The success of any event hinges on audience engagement.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

They can be offered to a wider audience, generate higher revenues, and allow for more diverse content. Not enough content and your target audience will not see the value in what you are doing and will either not register at all, or disappear partway through the event. Not Prioritizing Audience Engagement. Too Much Content.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

Use these top tips to upgrade your visual design and create a beautiful website that will engage and inspire visitors: Incorporate your visual branding Follow accessibility best practices Prioritize simplicity To make revamping your website a breeze, leverage a content management system (CMS) designed with nonprofits in mind.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. A reprieve from video fatigue. Key benefits.

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Forj

MARCH 8, 2017

I know you’ve heard it, “Video is the next big thing” and “Video converts”… Marketers hear this all day long, and it’s true. Videos are a great way to reach your audience and resonate on a personal level. Video can be a scary thing, especially if you’re the one in it.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Be offered to a larger audience than an in-person trade show. Larger Audience. Without the need for travel, a virtual trade show can reach a wider, potentially global, audience. A larger target audience means greater ticket sales and attendance numbers. Scheduled video, audio, or VR sessions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Upload powerful photos and videos. To prove that point, this video tweet from @WildlifeSOS that tells the good news story of a nail-biting rescue of a leopard in India received very high engagement compared to their other tweets: 4.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

Feel confident being able to effect change in your organization with video. These 5 tips from Atomic Training can help you get on your way to producing effective videos. 1) Plan ahead: Coming up with an engaging video from being to end might be a bit overwhelming - planning ahead can save you a lot of time in the end.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

Most events require an audience-facing organizing voice and virtual events are no different. An emcee or moderator can act as the host and connecting piece between the audience and the keynote speakers or presenters. But, they are also a way to engage more deeply with a virtual audience. Virtual Emcee.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Videos, interviews, client stories, audio, emails, podcasts, social media posts—there are so many types of storytelling opportunities available to nonprofits of all missions and sizes. Utilize Visuals Humanize your nonprofit’s stories by adding visuals like photos and videos to engage your audience. goals acronym).

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 19, 2020

Reaching your audience. You can put as much information as you want into the void, but unless it’s something that breaks through the clutter, it won’t make an impact with your audience. Have some games in mind that might transfer online easily ? Video is tiring everyone out. You’re in luck ? Everyone is tired of screens.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

A hybrid event means that at the same time, you can host two types of event styles tailored to each audience (an online audience and an in-person audience) for a great attendee experience. . A hybrid event intends to be an event that connects people in person if they want and allows online audiences to tune in. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Let’s take Salesforce, for example.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind. The success of any event hinges on audience engagement.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

They can be offered to a wider audience, generate higher revenues, and allow for more diverse content. Not enough content and your target audience will not see the value in what you are doing and will either not register at all, or disappear partway through the event. Not Prioritizing Audience Engagement. Too Much Content.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Be offered to a larger audience than an in-person trade show. Larger Audience. Without the need for travel, a virtual trade show can reach a wider, potentially global, audience. A larger target audience means greater ticket sales and attendance numbers. Scheduled video, audio, or VR sessions.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

Most events require an audience-facing organizing voice and virtual events are no different. An emcee or moderator can act as the host and connecting piece between the audience and the keynote speakers or presenters. But, they are also a way to engage more deeply with a virtual audience. Virtual Emcee.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

But keep in mind that there’s no point in sending emails just to send emails. Understand your audience. To communicate well, it’s important to understand the typical person in your target audience (their interests, demographic information, etc.). For example, look at your audience by their affinity with your campaign.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Use concise language and engaging visuals to effectively convey your message and capture the interest of your audience. It serves as a platform to drive traffic, educate, and engage your audience.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time. “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways. Make Your Content Accessible to Varying Audiences.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

For instance, if your website has many images, make sure to also include some sort of text or audio alternative for those who might be visually impaired. To take the idea of web accessibility a step further, there are compliance issues to keep in mind, as well. Does your website maintain regulatory compliance? Best of luck! AUTHOR BIO.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 2, 2021

Being aware of cues from the event organizer, other presenters, session chair, and online audience members. Ask that your presenters video record their virtual presentation or do a live presentation with your crew. What Your Virtual Audience Needs to Know. Managing the technology (i.e., Speaking points and personal cues.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 2, 2021

Being aware of cues from the event organizer, other presenters, session chair, and online audience members. Ask that your presenters video record their virtual presentation or do a live presentation with your crew. What Your Virtual Audience Needs to Know. Managing the technology (i.e., Speaking points and personal cues.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard? TechSoup's annual storytelling campaign was created to help nonprofits and social good organizations communicate differently, to build community, and to educate on how to tell powerful and effective stories for a global audience.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2011

Many non-profits have embraced features such as forums, blogs, user profiles, and photo/video sharing as a means to extend their reach. Social features on your site—such as comments, discussion boards, user-submitted stories, ratings, and voting widgets—can help build engagement within your audience. Keep Accessibility in Mind.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 24, 2017

It honestly hadn't crossed my mind. Last year, when I released The Art of Relevance , people asked if there was an audiobook version in the works. Since then, I've learned how many people read books with their ears instead of their eyes. I knew if I wanted to make the book relevant and accessible, I should get on it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

How can we integrate content sharing and audience interaction in the right balance to unleash pearls of wisdom from both audience and the experts on the stage? I don’t like to facilitate a panel from the stage because I think it puts a wall up between the audience and the presenters. I feel it stifles learning.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

You could include webinars, interactive eLearning courses, pre-recorded or livestreamed keynotes, livestreamed speaker panels with live chat moderation, video-conferenced networking events, and even a virtual trade show to connect attendees and sponsors. Use closed captioning alongside audio elements.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 30, 2019

According to Webster’s Dictionary the term livestream is defined as to transmit or view live video and audio coverage of a person or event over the Internet. The audience is yours and you are in full control of the messaging and content of your stream. . Let’s start at its root… Livestream.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The growth of a tech-conscious, research-minded population has changed that. Who is your audience? social media, sermon audio, sermon video, event registration, online giving, etc.). A technically minded staff member or volunteer can design and maintain it for you. visitors, attenders, leaders).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2016

Additional popular options include exclusive audio interviews or video compilations. Once you're comfortable offering a digital download and you've optimized your messaging techniques, consider using a pop-up lightbox on your website to present it more directly in front of your audience.

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