Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

After all, donors are unlikely to feel valued if they receive the same AI-created email from every nonprofit they support. Thank-you emails are a staple of most nonprofits’ appreciation strategies, and you can elevate yours with eCards. Send eCards. When supporters give, send an eCard to thank them for their gift. Anniversaries.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of creating a meaningful message when a nonprofit wants to engage with their donors. With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. The Brand Story.

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

As a program officer at GlobalGiving, I use it for our one-on-one catch ups, our staff meetings, crowdfunding training, and our worldwide Peer Learning Networks. If you are suddenly tasked with turning an event into a webinar, these nonprofit video conferencing tips are for you. Want more tips like this?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You can learn more at GivingTuesday.org. Very few nonprofits received matching funds, but over $120 million was raised for charity. Here are some Giving Tuesday ideas and tips for how you can recruit and encourage volunteers to use Facebook to get more dollars to your nonprofit. In 2020 it falls on December 1. Provide a plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

What does this mean for the nonprofit sector in the future? She said that in a world of connectivity where individuals can do their own crowdfunding for services, bypassing nonprofits, that nonprofits will still have the advantage because of the human relationships. Designing an Effective Nonprofit Chatbot.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The world of social media is constantly evolving, and understanding social SEO is imperative for your nonprofit to make the most of organic content. What Is Social SEO and Why Is It Important for Your Nonprofit? Practical Implementation Does Social SEO matter for your Nonprofit? Does Social SEO matter for your Nonprofit?

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

On the other hand, if you’re using a wide channel like social media, you may want to adjust the dollar figure to a lower amount that’s more appropriate based on what you understand about your general audience. The people you serve still need you; their needs don’t go away so you’ve got to learn to roll with the punches.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The two most important things to consider when planning an event are: 1) what would appeal to your audience and 2) how can you make it as immersive an experience as possible? Who is your audience: major donors, mid-level donors, prospects, board members, media, stakeholders, etc.? What would appeal the most to your audience? .

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. Whether your nonprofit is interested in spreading awareness or influencing how their supporters might vote , virtual campaigns have the potential to reach a large audience, fast. . Limiting background noise. .

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Events are a staple in the nonprofit sector, helping to meet various purposes like fundraising, donor acquisition, and supporter engagement. However, with the rise of different event formats, planning your next nonprofit event has become more complex. In-Person In-person nonprofit events are straightforward. Let’s get started!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

With more Americans getting their news through social media, video content provides an opportunity to grow your audience and make your story heard. Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Whole Whale has been building AI prompts into custom tools for clients since Q1 of 2022 and we’ve learned a lot about what makes a good vs generic prompt. Assuming that staff can just wander on to general AI models and create content is like when nonprofits thought it was a good idea to give their social comms to interns a decade ago.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

If you Google “nonprofit logos,” you’ll see some common themes. Many nonprofit leaders really want to take every opportunity to help you understand that they are helping people. I’ve also learned why this approach can be problematic, so I want to help folks rethink this perspective. . Holding hands around a globe.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

If your nonprofit organization hosts a peer-to-peer event with thousands of happy participants and supporters, but you don’t have a plan to convert those bikers, gamers, walkers, golfers, dancers, scavenger hunters, or pub crawlers into monthly donors, you’re missing out on the point of putting on an awesome P2P event.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Reading time: 12 minutes Soon after I learned the rules of chess, I started playing a lot of games against myself. Instead editing is, or should be, a collaboration — where multiple perspectives combine to shape content so that it can better connect with audiences. Or, not only that. That’s not how we should approach editing.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. It’s true.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

All you need is a basic script of questions you’ll ask and 6-8 participants. Data obtained from user interviews can be used to develop Audience Personas , to help guide design and content creation for your website/emails and to get ideas for improving events. Keep the test focused on one thing you want to learn.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Note from Beth: Many nonprofits do not have dedicated teams for social media and social media strategy and implementation is typically only a part of a someone’s job. Nonprofits nowadays invest serious resources to keep pace with the latest social media trends. Share what you’ve learned. Flickr Photo by Yung Tsai.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Nonprofit Tech for Good experimented with Periscope for live streaming for the first time during the 2015 Independent Sector Conference. Your nonprofit should invest in tripod for consistent streaming, such as the Accmor Rhythm Pro or the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod. Ideally, your nonprofit’s branding is in the background.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. AuSM had some additional elements that let them take those audience members from “interested” to “donor”. Thanks, coronavirus. What did they do that made their campaign unique?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Before I share some the big takeaways from the Big Room session, let me tell you about the IFC. It is one of the best nonprofit conferences I’ve attended in over my 35 years in the sector. I learned some much from the sessions as well as the opportunities to socialize and network. It as a fantastic discussion.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Advocacy campaigns are an innovative way for nonprofits to engage their current supporters, attract new audiences, and fulfill their mission at the same time. However, before you can reap the many benefits of a successful advocacy campaign, your nonprofit will need to invest in the right advocacy software. Canvassing Software.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Let’s walk through the process of making a film for your nonprofit with nothing more than a smartphone, an editing app, and passion for your cause. Start with your audience. If your team doesn’t understand what you’re going for, neither will your audience! Try writing a script with a two-column approach.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

While working for various nonprofits throughout the past twenty years, I always had such high aspirations for having our End Of Year (Annual Campaign) strategized by May, planned by August and ready to deliver by October. . Reach out now and see if they are willing to educate their audience on your mission. It never happened that way.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

I’m going to share 7 insanely easy online fundraising ideas that are making a huge impact for nonprofits. Then I’ll break down how you can apply 6 additional nonprofit fundraising strategies to grow your revenues TODAY. Custom Facebook Audiences. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The time has finally come to demystify Search Engine Optimization ( SEO) for nonprofits. Why nonprofits should be investing in SEO. What this guide isn’t : There are a ton of SEO factors that aren’t mentioned in this guide and is intended to help beginners learn and navigate through the best practices.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Through the Google Ad Grants program , nonprofits everywhere can leverage pay-per-click (PPC) marketing for free. Google gives eligible nonprofits $10,000 monthly to spend on its paid advertising platform. That’s why a lot of nonprofits turn to expert Google Grants managers for help. Do Google Ad Grants work?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

That means thanking them well, giving them updates, and telling them stories about the work your nonprofit is doing in changing lives. Then, when donors start thinking about which nonprofits they want to give to in a few weeks, yours will rise to the top. You know your audience and what they’ll appreciate.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

Whether it’s sending out an ask, an update on a project, or a thank you letter, a nonprofit’s message isn’t effective unless it reaches the right donor at the right time. Reaching out to a selected group of donors can sometimes miss the mark and not make it to the intended audience. What is Donor Segmentation?

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2013

While not every nonprofit needs to invest the resources to make scripted videos, we wanted to try the new format to better serve our audience, particularly the different learners coming to our site. Since we had a script written, it was not time-consuming to add that on. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Forum One

OCTOBER 26, 2022

At Forum One, we work with a great many nonprofits and government agencies that run their websites on Drupal. Drupal allows them to customize complex workflows, as well as design and develop based on audience needs—all the while being flexible enough to optimize over time. Migrating to Drupal 8 with Drupal 9 in Mind. First Name.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2009

Rashmi Sinha asked me if I would do a session on how to present for nonprofits at the upcoming presentation camp. That's the most important part of your presentation because you need to grab the audiences' attention. I learned this from Andy Goodman -- I've taken his workshops and read his books.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Ok, so you know recurring giving can be a big win for your nonprofit. Of course, you’ll want to tailor this gift string depending on your audience. It’s important to ask for the right specific monthly giving amount when reaching out to unique segments of your audience. Create a simple call script and get your board involved.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Ok, so you know recurring giving can be a big win for your nonprofit. Of course, you’ll want to tailor this gift string depending on your audience. It’s important to ask for the right specific monthly giving amount when reaching out to unique segments of your audience. Create a simple call script and get your board involved.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. Share the ultimate Ask script that has been passed from fundraiser to fundraiser, and then give them the opportunity to learn through role play: “Me” sentence: . What do they think?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

It’s the goal of every nonprofit that creates a video – creating a video that has impact. During the hour-long chat on Twitter, nonprofit video experts and audience shared thoughts on what makes powerful videos, technical aspects of creating video that leads to action, and techniques to ensure a video gets shared.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] And through this coverage we learned about them and their stories, and we empathized with their plight. Online video is probably the most effective way to show your audience what you are doing.

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