TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

In late August, Google released their search data on nonprofits, indicating that donation-related searches jump from 2% in August to 21% in September! Before deciding to donate to a particular cause, donors perform a search for information using search engines, social media, video websites, and are even persuaded by online ads!

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To help you capitalize on the start of the biggest donation season of the year, Classy.org is answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. This year, nonprofits face the return to fundraising in a hybrid environment with a continued focus on developing strong online donation experiences.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. A conversion-optimized donation page. Let’s dive in!

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Recent statistics show that GivingTuesday revenue reached an all-time high in 2022, with supporters donating $3.1 It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. billion that year.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

The Power of Events in Nonprofit Fundraising Events are a game-changer for nonprofits, and here’s why: Raise funds : Events help you generate funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations. Ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations all add to your fundraising goals.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling. After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission.

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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. Social media helps you build more connections within your community, allowing you to raise more awareness and money for your cause. Transparency. Transparency.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Keeping on top of the basics, and being aware of the following trends will continue to serve you best. Better storytelling/more humanity Whether told face-to-face with a major donor, in a thank you video, or in your fundraising emails, stories are the most powerful tool in your fundraising and marketing arsenal.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

A match provides a time-limited opportunity for your donors to make more impact with their donations and gives an excuse to push the volume and lean on transactional tactics that are consistently among the calendar’s top performers. . 2021 Year End Success Stories. One unique storytelling approach they used was giving handles.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We put together some charity donation form best practices to help you raise more money for animals! Using Storytelling in Your Appeal . There’s nothing more powerful than a story to help you connect with your audience. Luckily, animal shelters tend to have some great stories! . Branding, Branding, Branding .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Increase awareness of your organization and its mission. Tell your impact story. Share your organization’s story in a compelling and inspiring way. Here are a couple key metrics: Donations : Have your donations increased? This includes in-kind and online donations, grants, cash, checks, and more.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. Raising Awareness Giving Days help raise awareness and visibility for non-profit organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Add to that the fact that 57% of people who watch fundraising videos go on to donate to that cause. 8) Launch a small dollar donation campaign. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A “Mission Moment” showcases real-life impact with a concise emotional story focused on a tangible achievement made possible by donations. Increased brand awareness: Galas generate publicity and visibility for your organization and its cause. Focus on storytelling. Set realistic goals. Balance is key.

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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. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Learn more about how nonprofit marketing can benefit your organization: What is nonprofit marketing?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Storytelling is a strategic tool that has been used since the beginning of humanity to transmit a meaningful message to others. Through stories, people can speak out their minds, share wisdom, and pass information to others. Generating compelling stories is no longer a luxury or a choice for nonprofits. Choose the Story Type.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

More specifically, text-to-donate for small nonprofits can be extremely beneficial. Even without the resources of a larger organization, your organization can use a reliable text-to-donate tool to collect gifts, send quick communications, and provide convenience for donors. Text-to-Donate vs Text-to-Give. Text fundraising!

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Leverage storytelling to build a base. Leverage storytelling to build a base. Where do they live?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A PSA is communicated via radio, television, online, and via other media formats without charge so that the public is aware of the issue/topic and can take action. . You can still tell a story and it should have a hook and conclusion, but it cannot include opinions or words such as “best” “fun” “entertaining” etc.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Annual giving covers a nonprofit or university’s efforts to raise ongoing, generally unrestricted donations throughout the year that will help fund regular operations. Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Plan kickoff and wrapping up events.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days. When scheduling your ad campaigns, keep in mind that some months are more lucrative when it comes to donations. Facebook Ads help your organization raise awareness both for your cause and specific projects by allowing you to create unique campaigns.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Whether your collaboration works as a sponsorship or a cause marketing campaign , find a business that aligns with your nonprofit to boost awareness with strategic collaboration. Some giving options your nonprofit can consider are: Recurring giving Digital wallets Mobile donations Matching gifts Giving apps Crowdfunding platforms And more!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Once your NGO has laid a foundation for online fundraising success by launching a mobile-optimized website, an e-newsletter, and having the ability to accept online donations, your NGO is then ready to use social media to maximize online fundraising and cause awareness. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. In 2022 alone, Library Giving Day reported 12,168 total donations adding up to $1.6 Remind supporters that every donation is appreciated, no matter the size. million, with an average gift of $134.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. Take the time to write the strongest thank you letter you can to show your appreciation, deepen the donor relationship, and set the stage for the next donation. So, tell me how my donation will be used to change a life.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. How to Earn Giving Tuesday Donations with Multi-channel Marketing. Use these tips to put together a great multi-channel marketing campaign to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. Include a link to your donation form in outbound messages.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

As we come together to honor their stories, your nonprofit has a fantastic opportunity to foster unity and support immigrant communities. Sharing stories of immigrants’ experiences and successes Storytelling Night : Host an event where immigrants share their stories. Ready to make a difference?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Provide board members with resources and training on making effective asks for donations and support. Matching Gifts Board members can use matching gifts to help nonprofit fundraising by either making their own donations and matching them or by soliciting donations from others and offering to match them themselves.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. Baby boomers donate the most charitable dollars in the US. 75% of households that donate financially make $100,000 or more per year. The amount of an average donation is $617. The amount of an average donation is $617.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Website: Create web pages dedicated to the various aspects of your nonprofit, such as an “About Us” page that summarizes your vision and a donation page with integrated payment processing. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization. Additionally, write search engine optimized blog content to drive traffic to your site.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) They like people, are dedicated and enthusiastic about your cause, are great storytellers and listeners , and have a natural gift for raising money (of course!).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

I'm going to start by telling a story about storytelling. We decided to donate and became evangelical on our social networks to spread awareness. The point here is that I would not have internalized the story of this man and his case and the work that AI was doing to preserve his life without seeing that simple banner ad.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In 2012, President Barack Obama named September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. In honor of their life-changing work, we’re highlighting their mission and impact as a way to help raise awareness. Head to their website for more information or to make a donation.

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. This year, nonprofits face the return to fundraising in a hybrid environment with a continued focus on developing strong online donation experiences. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

They can serve as recruiters of future supporters and raise awareness for your organization. Volunteers are almost twice as likely to donate to a cause than non-volunteers. According to research , “more than one-third of those who volunteer one year don’t donate their time the next year – at any nonprofit.”.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the session, “GivingTuesday + Year-End Fundraising: A (Good) Marriage Story,” Melissa Benjamin from Fiver Children’s Foundation and Jenna Notarfrancesco from CauseVox, sat down to talk about how Fiver was able to raise over $32K with their #GivingTuesday campaign in 2020. Use Storytelling To Drive Your Year-End Fundraising.

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