Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

In today’s world of blogging, it’s hard to get noticed. After all, there are some 31 million active blog sites in the United States only at any given time, and to make your own content stand out from the crowd is certainly no easy chore. Here are some important tips to keep in mind when cranking out content that people want to read.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog. You can read the post and join the conversation over there – it’s also copied below. Despite the generic title, this is a report chock full of examples, best practices and data about the effects of joining the conversation online.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Let’s take a look at a few ways you can shift challenges into opportunities, keep your association top of mind, and maintain your revenue stream in 2023. You can see conversations grouped together by sentiment: positive, neutral, or negative. The same can happen by listening to conversations in your online community.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Great conversation, a little bubbly, and treats at the Innovation Summit. This format uses informal conversations to explore key questions and weave thoughts and ideas into a collective tapestry of knowledge. The September 29 conference was a meeting of minds and a journey to discovery. Just what we missed in 2022!

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In this blog, we share tips on how to take your marketing to the next level with the help of analytics. You can learn more about content tagging and taxonomy in this blog. This is important for conversion metrics or click-through success metrics. Keep in mind, attribution is not an exact science. Analyze Performance.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships. 4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 12, 2017

But it’s important nonetheless: when you generate content based on trending topics you can be assured that said topics are already on reader’s minds, and speaking to these topics can really help you build a loyal following and assist you in honing in on your target audience. Comment Sections.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

LLMs are meant to produce conversational human language responses. Keep in mind that the more specific the model gets and the more specific the training dataset, the better outcomes you’ll find. Types of AI Tools To start, it’s important to know about some of the models already available to the public.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

The conversational nature of podcasts makes them a digestible way for supporters to learn about your nonprofit. You can visualize the marketing funnel with Fifty & Fifty’s diagram that outlines the awareness, consideration, and conversation phases. Interactive.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Follow the strategies outlined in our blog to empower your organization for a successful AMS implementation. As you attend discovery sessions, approach the meetings with an open mind. Stay focused on your association’s mission and goals to direct the conversation during your discovery phase. Our team is here to help!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To grow your donor file, add three easy upgrades to your current acquisition plan and watch how kickstarting a better content, promotion, and conversion strategy can work wonders for your donor pipeline. In fundraising, digital acquisition is the process of acquiring email addresses and converting them into donors.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Craft a conversion journey. When the entire donor journey is addressed in your plan, conversion rates for donor acquisition are much stronger. Conversely, amplify the strategies or messages that lead to the most conversions. Which strategies were most effective at attracting first-time donors? Launch your campaign.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Today, I bring back one of my most-read blog posts from 2017. It read as follows: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

SXSW Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. What’s SXSWi ?

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. By building a relationship , you’re ensuring that when the next grant cycle comes up, you’ll be top of mind. Still, you should try to contact the grantmaker personally.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Write like you are having a conversation with a donor at your kitchen table. Better Fundraising Email Trick #2: Keep It Conversational . And think of yourself as having a conversation with your friend about what’s going on with your nonprofit. The mortal enemy of a conversational writing style is jargon. Write that!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board. In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. Take it out. Streamline your process!

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

To stay focused on our users’ needs, we’re creating a set of persona archetypes based on in-depth conversations with current and potential users. FMH is a practice developed by the software company Intuit through which all Candid staff can have one-on-one conversations with our users.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

Are your conversion rates different for different audiences? And, when it comes to parameters, keep these best practices in mind: Use only lowercase words. Examples: facebook, google, instagram, blog, website, qr-code. Are your conversion rates different for different audiences? Use hyphens or underline to separate words.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. Forms with the highest conversion rates are the simplest forms with the fewest clicks required for your donors to contribute. First impressions are essential.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Brad Jacobs Some of my favorite leadership lesson takeaways from the book, written in an easy-reading, conversational and friendly style, include: Successful people are self-aware enough to avoid the following three impediments to effective leadership : The belief that you’re right, no matter what. No side conversations.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Like-minded people need to know about your organization, and the right marketing concept will help you achieve this. Most likely, you have an understanding of which social media are suitable for finding like-minded people. Simplify the Conversion Process. Otherwise, you will not receive the desired conversion.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Instead of sitting down to read a book, blog, or news article, users can tune in and listen to their favorite hosts talk about recent trends, tidbits, and other interesting anecdotes. . Unfortunately, you don’t always have the time to scan dozens of blogs or attend events for inspiration. Meeting Minds with Charles Eide.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. With that in mind, don’t be afraid to ask your followers if they’re ready to take the leap to Threads. Sound familiar? Threads is currently available on iOS and Android, without the ability to post via desktop.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. But are you asking the right questions?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Keep in mind good storytelling techniques. While Facebook is widely used across all age groups, keep in mind that more than half of users 65 and older use Facebook, making it a great way to connect with this target group. Twitter is an opportunity for continuous and open conversation with your supporters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2021

Today, I bring back one of my most-read blog posts from 2017. It read as follows: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Your website serves as the central hub for your digital strategy, followed closely by the ways you drive folks to your website, including email, blog posts, newsletters, social media, text messaging, QR codes in print media, and advertising. Develop a written plan to promote your online appeals, blog posts, videos, and other digital content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2008

Holly Ross wrote a good reflection piece about public conversations on blogs and how to get your audience ready for that conversation. She makes the point: What I am saying is that your audience may not be ready to have the conversation that social media enables. It enables PUBLIC conversations.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This could easily spark a conversation or inspire others to research your organization on their own and become new supporters. If you want potential supporters to spark conversations with people wearing your t-shirts, it needs to be clear that your organization designed them. Maintain an updated blog. Rely on your connections.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

These personas were developed into print materials — including a deck of cards, posters and a flip book — which all help put Make-A-Wish’s audience top of mind for their communications staff. Though our conversation, we learned three pivotal things that a nonprofit should consider when developing their own content strategies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Today, I bring back one of my most-read blog posts from a few years ago: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal. Be Passionate.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Check out what to listen for in donor onboarding from the Agitator-Donor Voice blog. Here are some ideas for useful content that connects your mission to what may be top of mind for your supporters right now: Human services.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Use blog posts or fundraising landing pages to highlight the positive impact that donations have on your ability to achieve your mission. By simplifying and streamlining your donation page as much as possible, you can decrease form abandonment and boost conversions. A lengthy donation form could discourage supporters from giving.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For a refresh on the steps and internal controls that need to be established, you can read my previous blogs here: How Finance Can Partner with Program for Audit Success. These presentations are often mind numbingly boring. Watch our on-demand webinar: Preparing for a Successful Audit: A Conversation between Auditor and Auditee.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2023

In this blog, we will revisit the basics of in-person meeting prep and provide suggestions for setting up successful hybrid meetings. However, keep in mind that other sources of noise (e.g., To mitigate this, consider ditching the laptops for in-person participants to foster a focused and productive conversation.

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