Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the work that the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum does each and every day to bring women’s stories alive and into focus. We invite you to explore one of the initiatives we’ve been honored to be part of creating to expand access to women’s stories in our nation’s history.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

It helps if they’re easy to understand, shareable, and engaging across a broad audience. Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries. Pathfinder International. The American Kidney Fund.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention and application. I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. Three Ways to Think About Content.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. It became clear that while we needed more staff in several areas of our work, I advocated for someone to help with our social media and audience engagement. Our audience engagement director learned quickly and shared everything we had to offer.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail. Direct mail reaches different audiences. A well-designed, professionally executed direct mail conveys professionalism and legitimacy. Let’s take a closer look at each stage of designing a direct mail campaign. Mail enhances trust and credibility.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Your nonprofit website houses plenty of important information and resources, from the story of your organization’s founding to your donation page. Design an intuitive navigation menu If you look at any of the best nonprofit websites , they all have one thing in common: a well-formatted navigation menu. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Catering to different tastes ensures that your event appeals to a broad audience.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This enables organizations to maintain an integrated view of their interactions with each individual, facilitating personalized outreach efforts. The Education Foundation of Lake County’s story begins here. This is where Bloomerang steps in—a nonprofit CRM solution designed with nonprofit organizations in mind.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Tell your organization’s story. Optimizing your healthcare organization or hospital’s website design ensures patients and community members can find the information they need quickly. A professionally designed website can help establish your organization as a reputable, trustworthy institution. Tell your organization’s story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising tools are software solutions designed specifically for the unique needs of nonprofit organizations. They include features for campaign management, online donation processing, and donor analytics, which help nonprofits design effective fundraising strategies.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 18, 2012

When talking about active audience engagement with friends in the museum field, I often hear one frustrated question: how can we get adults to participate? Many exhibit developers create thoughtful interactives intended for all ages and then discover that old familiar pattern--kids engaging while parents stand back and watch.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Don’t despair—WordPress is well-known for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it well-suited for those unfamiliar with web design. Regardless of how familiar you are with WordPress or web design, you’re sure to gain valuable insights with these top tips. Determine your goals and audience. Sponsorships page.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Once you have a good understanding of your brand identity, you can start to develop messaging that resonates with your target audience. Hire a professional designer to create a visual identity that is both professional and visually appealing. Tell your impact story. Be clear about your target audience. Be authentic.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

Telling the story of 50 years of impact. To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Crafting a compelling story. Our team partnered with NRDC to conceptualize how to capture these highlights in an engaging and informative story.

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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 Davey Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts , a top-tier body of select professionals from the “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. The Harry S.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take a look and cast your vote so that we can share some pretty spectacular and helpful insights and stories with you next March! If this resonates with you, join us for this session which confirms the biggest challenges, but also explores some pretty great opportunities and success stories. That’s one puzzle. That’s one puzzle.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. Understand your audience When planning your marketing strategy, it’s helpful to start with the end in mind—who are you trying to reach? Demographics. Previous engagement. Sponsor connections.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Enlist your marketing department to craft audience-specific messaging for maximum impact. Tell a Compelling Story. But an endless Zoom call where talking heads deliver reams of forgettable information is not an introduction designed to whet appetites. To bring the facts to life, tell stories. Celebrate Success.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Davey Award winners have been announced, and we’re proud to say that Forum One and our amazing clients have officially won 10 awards in website and app design for nonprofits, health, government, cultural institutions, and more. Forum One worked with the National Rural Health Resource Center to design their new website in Drupal 9.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Keeping nonprofit audiences engaged during training can improve your outcomes. One technique is to incorporate movement – from mini-stretch breaks, to self-assessment exercises to switches in the delivery model. Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

These methods, rooted in physical interaction and personal connection, have stood the test of time. By utilizing digital platforms, organizations can connect with donors around the world, allowing for a broader audience and potentially larger donations. Remember, successful crowdfunding relies on compelling stories and regular updates.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Remember, a well-designed website that seamlessly incorporates social media acts as a powerful catalyst for advancing the impact of your nonprofit organization. This approach not only maintains a clean and user-friendly design for your blog and social media, but it also helps increase traffic to your website.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If you’re new to web design and development, creating a homepage that accurately reflects your nonprofit’s mission and values can feel difficult. However, with the right strategies, you can create an attractive homepage that inspires site visitors to continue interacting with your content and engaging with your organization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Once you have the quotes, get your post designed, publish it, and request your influencers to share it on their respective handles as well. Polls, for instance, are an excellent way to know the preference of your audience while engaging them.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Embedding your social media feeds directly into your website allows site visitors to easily interact with your content as part of the web viewing experience, from video testimonials of your beneficiaries to pictures of your volunteers hard at work in the community.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The W³ Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) , an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. AARP Livability Index. Gold – Association Website.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The W³ Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) , an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. AARP Livability Index. Gold – Association Website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

But when it comes to social fundraising, try to go one step further and encourage your supporters to use their own voices to share what they’re doing with your cause and tap into a whole new audience that might be unaware of your nonprofit and mission. Craft your supporter’s journey. Let go of control (at least a little bit).

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

While sometimes seen as a necessary task amidst other priorities, your annual report is both the moment to tell your nonprofit’s story of impact over the last year and a major opportunity to increase engagement and excitement in your mission for years to come. . Girls Who Code.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2012

Does Your School’s Website Speak to your audience? But is that what your audience wants? Is your school’s unique story clear? This will show you how clear your school’s mission is to your digital audience. Are you interacting with users? Maybe…but maybe not. What was their first year like?

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Organized by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) , this year’s 28th annual awards includes over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. Truman Foundation staff selected Forum One to redesign and develop the new Truman.gov.

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NetWits

MARCH 27, 2013

Sometimes I get so excited about new technology trends on the web, whether through new ways of interacting with a site or a new visual style, that when a question is asked that seems to belong in another age of design I get totally thrown off guard for a moment. Designing for “above the fold”. That topic? People scroll.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

In order to get off the fundraising hamster wheel, organizations should instead design repeatable marketing campaigns built on content that is valuable to potential donors, delivered through targeted digital campaigns and reinforced with ongoing communications to form lasting relationships. Your relationship is starting!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Craft a compelling narrative Your organization’s story is your most powerful tool to attract volunteers. Stories are the currency of human connection; they move, motivate, and—most importantly—mobilize. Make sure your story isn’t just about the what and the how—but also about the why.

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