NTEN

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Product Design Manager. When pie charts about pie detract from your story: how to hold content as the star and design as the back-up singer. I work to weave the story of customer success into the core of the product. design Social Media storytelling' Samihah Azim. Bluenose Analytics.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

What goes into creating and designing a successful nonprofit website that inspires action? Audience Analysis. There are a few steps to successful audience-centric design: Identify Your Audience: Understand all of the groups your serve and find out what makes them tick. Engaging Visual Design.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Here are four plugins–some free, some paid—that are designed specifically to decrease bounce rates (the ugly term for users hitting the “back button” without exploring your site); increase page views; and generally encourage your audience to stick with you day after day for every new post, video or product or service launch.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. For one compelling reason.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Woodland Park Zoo’s leadership understood that a well-designed event experience drives giving. Read the full client story here to learn how they pulled off such a complex event, and get all the tips and tricks to help your nonprofit get there, too. Prioritizing the Live Gala Experience Brought in Big Bucks. FIND OUT MORE!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. In this article, I want to take it back to basics so you understand what is a story and why they matter for your non-profit. What is a Story?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

is the founder of Data Viz for Nonprofits , a design consultancy that delivers high-quality visualizations that help organizations to quickly grasp their data, improve their work, and show their impact. So, they hire a graphic designer (if they have some extra change in their pockets) or they use DIY with programs like Canva or Spark.

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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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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Creative-problem solving on a small budget.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

To share your mission with a wide audience. Do we need to engage an external freelancer (writing and/or design)? What are our best stories to tell? To recognize important people (volunteers, donors, major funders, partners). To provide an account of your organization's work for the past year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. You’ll also be able to add a special Donation sticker to Stories and Live videos and a “Donate”button to your profile, which will let users go directly from your content to a donation page. Other orgs take different approaches.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

for your age 45+ audience is going to bomb. But is it just because you posted it in the wee hours while your audience is asleep? Inciting incident, hero’s journey, that utterly captivating climax and just when the audience is sitting on the edge of their seats… breathe in, breathe out, the conclusion that ties everything together.

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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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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling. Intuitive Site & Page Designer 1. Your stories are your strength, and with the intuitive design editor, you can creatively weave compelling narratives that resonate with your audience.

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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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Achieve

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In the end, the design outside wouldn’t fit the personality inside. The same thing happens when a marketing team jumps right into the visual design of a project and expect to drop in the message later. If we’d started with our designers, they undoubtedly would’ve created web and promotional graphics that would catch your eye.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

2021 Year End Success Stories. Media Cause and Church Health collaborated on a strategy designed to lean into the local nature of Church Health’s work with a unique offer: Memphians helping Memphians. . Church Health leveraged organic posts to echo email asks and ensure audiences had Church Health top of mind. Contact us.

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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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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 24, 2020

Finally, and of course, to effectively reach all audiences your blog (and website) must be mobile-compatible. Blog Design Best Practices. Most blogs are no longer written in the first person and serve more to tell the stories and news commentary of a nonprofit, rather than the opinions of its leadership.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

” How Human-Centered Design Methods Can Help You Design A Better Dashboard. Dashboard design is more than simply clarifying outcomes and key metrics. Dashboard design should also inspire buy-in and continuous improvement by using “ human centered design ” methods. Tracking for Impact and Learning.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While all three approaches communicate the same story to the audience , the tone or language changes how the nonprofit connects or attracts the audience. These uplifting stories burnish your brand and are more effective over time. Telling a story about a donor that other donors can relate to is especially effective.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one. In India, I designed the first one to celebrate the local culture: It was called “Bollywood Moment.” ” This helped shift the energy and energize. The energizer can be connected to the content or just a movement exercise or stretch.

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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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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

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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

” More and more nonprofits are adding data visualization to compelling story telling to create amazing infographics as part their marketing tool kits. Your graphic designer will certainly help you refine this initial idea. has just opened a site to match infographic designers with those who want to hire them.

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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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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. The Harry S.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. Step 2: Define your audience Understanding your audience can make or break your communications campaign’s success. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

By utilizing digital platforms, organizations can connect with donors around the world, allowing for a broader audience and potentially larger donations. Virtual fundraisers can reach a wider audience, cut down on overhead costs, and offer flexibility for participants. Thank those who contribute and make them feel part of your mission.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Consider the following steps: Understand Your Audience and Goals Identify your target audience for the event. Design an Eye-Catching Logo Create a unique event logo that encapsulates the essence of your cause. Post engaging content, such as behind-the-scenes glimpses, success stories, and countdowns.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Using a specific story and words from one of their alumni, Fiver effectively and emotionally conveys the impact their organization has on participants, and asks their audience to donate today. Developing a strong fundraising appeal is the first step to getting your audience (your donors and soon-to-be donors!)

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