Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. A campaign to help people feel grateful would be a gain for these organizations and the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers. Understanding the potential of influencer partnerships is crucial, and it begins with thorough research to identify individuals who genuinely believe in your cause.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These platforms offer insights into donors’ giving history, wealth indicators, and philanthropic interests, enabling your organization to identify and engage potential donors most likely to support your cause. In 2020 , The PMC raised an impressive $50 million during its Reimagined event, contributing $767 million over 41 years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. Help Me Feed Hungry Kids!

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide!

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised.

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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Our latest eBook, the Digital Fundraising Guide: Ideas & Steps to Reach Your Goals , is a complete guide to help you choose the right digital fundraising solution that works for your specific nonprofit’s needs. Additional Resources The Fundraiser’s Guide to Buying Software. The Ultimate Event Guide.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days. Facebook Ads help your organization raise awareness both for your cause and specific projects by allowing you to create unique campaigns. Are you just trying to raise awareness for your cause?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s our guide to starting a fundraiser and turning your campaign into a smashing success. Are you raising money for a specific program in your organization? Are you raising money for a specific program in your organization? Do you need to raise money quickly for an emergency? How to start a fundraiser. Set your goals.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a detailed guide to executing the recruitment basics effectively: Expand your horizons. Reach out to regional associations and community groups, and attend networking events , workshops, and industry conferences to meet potential candidates and raise awareness about board opportunities within your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ).

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the journey of organizing impactful nonprofit events that will have your supporters eagerly waiting for the next one. Well, guess what?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You see, raising money for bricks and mortar is different than fundraising for ongoing operations. You need a different approach so you can successfully raise the money you need, which is probably more than you’ve ever attempted before. Funds raised from a capital campaign are in addition to your regular annual fundraising efforts.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

To better analyze your campaigns, you’ll need to understand a few fundamental metrics, including ROI, cost per dollar raised (CPDR), and cost per acquisition (CPA). Metrics like these measure your digital marketing campaigns in different ways, but they all seek to answer the same question: “Are your campaigns raising or losing money?” .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. This year, the campaign successfully raised over $1M, contributing to support 200+ carefully vetted organizations. What is a Giving Day?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Smart Cause Digital. Your guide to bringing fuzzy metrics into focus. I always struggled with the fuzzy goal of “raising awareness” that came along with most of my nonprofit jobs. If a nonprofit raised awareness and no one measured it… did it really happen. Yesenia Sotelo. analytics Data google analytics'

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

These drives often encourage many members of your community to get involved and help raise funds. How much money do you want to raise? Examine your donor data to see which supporters are willing to raise money. Organizations often offer incentive tiers for supporters to encourage larger donations.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy. A successful fundraising strategy uses a multi-channel approach to spread awareness of your mission, announce important event dates, and reach wider audiences.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve. This is where issue awareness comes in. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Nonprofits and cause driven organizations just like yours are now marketing on Tiktok to help raise awareness and support for their missions! Brand or cause awareness. The post TikTok for Good: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Marketing on TikTok appeared first on Qgiv Blog. TikTok is all about short videos.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

This guide reviews the steps of creating a nonprofit SWOT analysis , including when to use this type of analysis and how to put your insights into action. Anticipating future opportunities will give your organization clear guiding priorities to set in the months and years ahead.

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

Companies that offer these programs will match a variety of contributions, from online donations to funds their employees raise during peer-to-peer events. The Benefits of Matching Donations The Challenges of Matching Donations How to Receive More Corporate Matching Gifts A solid corporate giving strategy can take your cause to new heights.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Apart from raising emergency funds, many nonprofits rely on #GivingTuesday and end-of-year giving to generate the bulk of their individual donations. You won’t have to worry about cutting through the noise of competing causes during the crowded EOY giving season. Use awareness months for your fundraiser’s theme.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll cover everything you need to find the right fundraising software for your organization’s needs. Crowdfunding functionality.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. So, how do you know which one will be THE ONE that raises big bucks for you?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Whether you’re a seasoned gala organizer or just dipping your toes in, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to successfully navigate the exciting world of nonprofit galas.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing. Nonprofit-facing fundraising apps are those that your nonprofit staff members use to raise money on the go. Let’s explore both kinds of apps in the next section.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. What is a benefit concert?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Nonprofits raised more than $2.47 Similar to how consumer brands use holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to ignite the spirit of the holiday season and boost foot (or click) traffic, nonprofits can leverage Giving Tuesday to attract donor awareness, gifts, and loyalty. billion on Giving Tuesday 2020 in the U.S

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

At CauseVox, we’re all about helping everyone to meet their goals – donors and the causes they support. This guide will help you to outline and develop a year-end fundraising campaign that works for your organization and your donors, specifically curated to your needs in 2021. Download your #GivingTuesday planning guide.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This typically involves donations of money, time, and/or resources from corporations to charitable causes. In this guide, we’ll explore the above roadblocks that nonprofits face, along with our suggested solutions for each. Lack of awareness of corporate philanthropy programs. Sounds like a win-win situation, right?

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Socialbrite

MARCH 24, 2020

Take advantage of social media monitoring tools to advance your nonprofit’s cause. Social media is there to build bridges — to local communities, mass media, donors, volunteers, influencers and everyone involved in helping to spread the word your cause. Head over to awario.com and let the team know that Socialbrite sent you.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

She’s worked in development offices of all sizes and has recently put her years of experience and training down on paper in The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. And here’s what she shared: Mazarine Treyz, The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. Want to have a chance at a free copy of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Based on current giving trends, s ome predict # GivingTuesday 2022 will raise a historic $3 billion. Many organizations participate in GivingTuesday to launch end – of – the – year fundraising campaigns. Consider making a hashtag that is unique to your association’s name or specific to your GivingTuesday cause.

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