Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

In an environment of heated rhetoric, civic and social organizations need to proactively think about strengthening relationships with audiences and collaborating from a place of trust. This flexibility, in turn, allows space to prioritize creative, visually interesting, and attention-grabbing designs at a much faster pace.

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Digital Attitude Government Model 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

When your brand is consistent and strong, you can increase your organization’s visibility in your community and move your audience to action. Brand guidelines expand on the decisions you have made with the design of your logo. 5) Design Library. What Are Brand Guidelines? The first element to consider is your logo usage.

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Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

QA and user flow testing Interns can walk through the main user flows of your website and note where there is confusion. Have interns handwrite thank you notes to VIP members of the community. They can refine guest lists, do community outreach, and help with day-of craziness. Many eyes make for light work. Visit Campus 15.

International 98

International Program Ideas Data 98

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

When you use a multi-channel approach to marketing, you probably point your audience back to specific landing pages on your website. Keeping your website up-to-date and modern is essential to engage your audience and ensure they have everything they need to get involved with your mission. Your site doesn’t engage your audience.

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Websites Nonprofit Audience Mobile 115

Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes to reach their target audience and achieve their goals. This knowledge will guide you in tailoring your campaigns to resonate with your audience and create meaningful connections. Consider expanding beyond those platforms to test and reach a wider audience.

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Project Digital Marketing Impact 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you’ve been part of the Salesforce community for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Trailhead — the fun way to learn about all things Salesforce. Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program. The challenge was to meet the needs of multiple audiences. You may have even earned some badges. The Results (So Far).

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Maybe you’ve drafted some fundraising letters to your community, but you’re in search of new ways to spread the word. Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. Use a minimalist design. Create unique designs. Test out different shapes.

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Examples Tips Fundraising Images 105

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For insights into what will make your organization standout and ring above the buzz, we’ve connected with members of our Blackbaud Champions community who shared tried and true practices that will maximize the success of your year-end fundraising campaigns. Scrub your data so it’s extra squeaky clean for your campaign! If so, where?

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Fundraising Donor Celebrate Chicago 101

Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We are excited to share that Forum One has been selected for 7 Davey Awards for our excellence in web design! The 17th Annual Davey Awards received nearly 3,000 entries from ad agencies, digital agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms.

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Award Washington National Drupal 76

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

There are many ways your nonprofit can test the AI waters , h owever, in this post, we’re focusing on how you can use AI to improve your organization’s written content. Additionally, these platforms offer tons of templates designed to help you tackle all sorts of writing tasks. Otherwise, ChatGPT will fill in its own copy!

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Content Calendar Language Social Media 352

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations. Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail. Direct mail reaches different audiences. Direct mail allows you to reach those who prefer more traditional communication channels.

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Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

Whole Whale

MAY 31, 2023

The goal of accessibility is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to information, communication, and services, and that they can fully participate in society. Incorporate good design practices to provide a great user experience and bring positive awareness to your brand. Knowbility, Inc. :

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Every membership program needs a structure that appeals to its intended audience. Membership models determine how organizations drill down to plan membership tiers , community-building activities, and budget and revenue priorities. Offering memberships is this type of organization’s primary means of fundraising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditional fundraising events – those high-energy galas, intimate dinners, sponsored runs, and community fairs – have long been the cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising. These methods, rooted in physical interaction and personal connection, have stood the test of time.

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Method Digital Online Fundraising 88

Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

For example, is there an issue with or aspect of your current branding that needs to be addressed to better connect with the hearts and minds of your audience? As such, part of the research process should include conducting a survey to understand how connected your audience feels to your nonprofit’s brand right now.

Nonprofit 119

Nonprofit Audience Library Research 119

Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Email marketing is the process of connecting to your organization’s audience via email. Having a clean and organized email account structure can be helpful when sending more tailored content to segmented audiences. Examples of this type of email marketing could include newsletters, product promotions, and donation requests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Twitter Communities.

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Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 350

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. And then the community changes, there’s an opportunity for the institution and the service to change or not to change. We are, all of us, part of many communities and it is within these spaces that we build our lives and the world.

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Community Library Model Adopt 167

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

This is an example of an effective call to action (CTA) — a short statement or button that urges audience members to take a certain action. Use A/B testing to assess the effectiveness of your CTAs. When it comes to digital design, white space is your best friend. Your CTA design is no different.

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Action Guide Language Test 64

M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Creating change in this world depends on the contributions and commitment of entire communities, and everyone who joins a movement matters. One of the most astonishing things we’ve found in our digital marketing to these high-value audiences is that just a very small lift in performance among them can yield significant increases in revenue.

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America Digital Audience Channel 105

sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

These tools are designed to be conversational in nature, so you can workshop and build upon each prompt until you have a first draft to make your own. or “What value does our organization bring to the community that nobody else can provide?” AI Response: First-Time Giver: “Join the Movement: Preserve Land, Empower Communities!

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Fundraising Generation Education Feeds 68

Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We are both excited and proud to see that Forum One has been awarded in nine categories for our work in website, video and mobile application development and design. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. AARP Livability Index. Gold – Association Website.

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Award Colorado Washington Children 46

Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We are both excited and proud to see that Forum One has been awarded in nine categories for our work in website, video and mobile application development and design. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. AARP Livability Index. Gold – Association Website.

Award 46

Award Colorado Washington Children 46

The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Power of Support Services A comprehensive support package comprises resources and services designed to enhance the productivity and impact of nonprofit organizations. Engaging Campaign Pages: Collaborating with a dedicated team to create visually appealing and engaging campaign pages that resonate with your audience.

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Product Service Support Nonprofit 59

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Guide Creative is Blackbaud 's design agency. This week, Guide Creative presented a whole series on the most important elements of web design and visual strategy. If you missed it, read on about creating and designing a successful, engaging website that inspires action. Audience Analysis. Engaging Visual Design.

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Design Web Strategy Slides 55

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One tried-and-true method that has stood the test of time is the brick fundraiser. When it comes to fundraising, innovation and creativity are key to capturing the attention and support of your community. They will help you determine the exact number of bricks needed to fill the designated area.

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Causes Build Fundraising Method 52

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it. It enables: Offline relationship building with donors and the community Creative materials that leave a lasting impression on donors Highly targeted and personalized messaging (when done well—more on that below!)

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Mail Campaign Donor Tips 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Because it is core to their mission, social sector leaders are highly motivated to understand the impact of their work on their communities. Mobile Pathways designed a survey to assess their beneficiaries’ feedback about the mode of information dissemination that was most helpful to them. Market forces. Field (i.e.,

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Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Throughout the year, it’s important to conduct plenty of preparation, strategy development, and stewardship efforts to make sure your audience is eager to give when the big day arrives. You can start testing your outreach plans. . Your donors are the most important contributors to your GivingTuesday success.

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Giving Retention Metrics Demographics 119

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

That includes web development, technical strategy, fundraising, and CRM and data management— each of which depends on a strong understanding of an organization’s audience to be successful. Are volunteers and advocates satisfied with how you currently communicate with them? What do you know about your current audience?

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Research Marketing Survey Nonprofit 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” In addition to charitable organizations, the IRS distinguishes many other types of tax-exempt organizations with the 501(c) designation.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 81

Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

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Award Communication Arkansas Drupal 69

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

If you find that your marketing efforts were misaligned with your audience, conduct more audience research to help understand your supporters better. Give your audience information that will help them identify with the individual featured in your story. Conduct A/B testing. Define the problem.

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Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 109

M+R

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It also offers audience insights and traffic information that can be helpful for targeting your ads! Testing changes to your donation form to improve conversion rates. Some tests we’ve loved recently are improving page load speed, adding additional payment options, and adding a “nudge” toward a monthly donation.

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Fundraising America United States Track 82

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

One finalist's pitch was: "We have buy-in from the community, we have rich networks on the ground, and we are building on pre-existing technologies." Empowering Marginalized Communities Using Technology. Dd's mission is "to empower marginalized communities to use technology to defend their rights."

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Digital Community Haiti Netsquared 36

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In nonprofit storytelling, this could look like adding someone from a marginalized community to a written story or video to give the impression of diversity when the organization hasn’t created a connection with or made an impact in that marginalized community. Show the difference. Whenever possible, let their voice be heard.

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Storytelling Guide Nonprofit Story 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 4, 2011

On Friday, I tripped down the rabbit hole of Google + field test with many other social media early adopters and nonprofit technology (#nptech folks) who were kicking the tires. Google + is Google’s new social sharing platform. Others will simply focus on the networks that have the most impact on their community.

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